India, March 6 -- The rising cost of school textbooks has been a growing concern for parents across India. Many families find themselves compelled to purchase expensive books and supplementary materials prescribed by schools, often with limited alternatives. Addressing this issue, Dr. Jasmit Sahani, an educationist and director of Doon International School, has put forward a proposal to introduce the "Fixed Rate Fixed Weight System," a model aimed at standardizing the pricing and weight of school textbooks.

The "Fixed Rate Fixed Weight System" seeks to bring uniformity in school book pricing, ensuring that parents are not burdened by excessive costs. According to Dr. Sahani, the system would involve setting standard price guidelines for ...