Sindh Schools Directs Schools to Collect Textbooks for Book for Free Textbooks–Official Notification

Sindh Government to Establish Book Banks in All Schools:

In a significant step towards sustainable education and resource management, the Sindh Textbook Board (STB), Jamshoro, has issued an official government notification regarding the establishment of Book Banks in all Primary, Elementary, Secondary, and Higher Secondary Schools across Sindh.

This directive follows a meeting with the Honourable Minister for Education on 21^st February 2025, where it was emphasized that all students must return their free textbooks after the annual examinations. The collected books will be stored in dedicated Book Banks at each school to ensure their reuse for future students.

The District Education Officers (DEOs) and Directors of School Education across all regions have been instructed to maintain and manage the Book Banks efficiently. Additionally, they must provide an updated stock report to the Sindh Textbook Board at the earliest.

This initiative aims to reduce wastage, promote the efficient use of educational resources, and ensure accessibility of textbooks for all students in the upcoming academic years. Notification Describes;

SINDH TEXTBOOK BOARD, JAMSHORO
Allama 1.1 Kazi Campus, University of Sindh, Jamshoro

No.STB/FD/ 49 (2025)
Dated: 06/03/(2025)

To

The Director School Education,
(Primary, Elem, Sec & H. Sec) All Regions Sindh,

The District Education Officer,
(Primary, Elem, Sec & H. Sec) All Districts Sindh

SUBJECT:             ESTABLISHMENT OF BOOK BANK-COLLECTION OF FREE TEXTBOOKS FROM THE STUDENTS AFTER THE ANNUAL EXAMINATION.

Ref:                       Meeting with Honourable Minister for Education held on 21.02.2025

                              With reference to the meeting mentioned above, it was emphasized by the Honourable Minister that a Book Bank should be established at every school and textbooks be collected from all students of Primary, Elementary, Secondary, and Higher Secondary schools, and properly stored in the established Book Banks.

                              In this regard, it is requested that the Book Banks be maintained, and the updated details of the stock be furnished to the undersigned at the earliest.

Your prompt response in this regard will highly be appreciated.

SECRETARY
SINDH TEXTBOOK BOARD
JAMSHORO

Why Sindh’s New Book Bank Initiative is Important for Education:

The Government of Sindh’s latest initiative to establish Book Banks in schools is a progressive step towards sustainable education. By recycling textbooks, the initiative will help reduce costs, minimize paper waste, and ensure that students from underprivileged backgrounds have continued access to essential learning materials.

Key benefits of the Book Bank system include:
✅ Cost Savings – Schools can reuse textbooks instead of printing new ones every year.
✅ Equal Access – Students from low-income families can benefit from free educational resources.
✅ Environmental Sustainability – Reducing the need for new textbooks helps save paper and conserve natural resources.

The Sindh Textbook Board has urged all schools to promptly implement this initiative and provide an updated report on the collected stock. This move aligns with global practices promoting reuse and responsible resource management in education.

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