Budgam, Nov. 24 -- Warning private schools against overcharging students or prescribing books outside the approved curriculum, Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK), Naseer Ahmad Wani on Sunday said that the government is committed to ensuring availability of textbooks in all government schools across the Valley.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Badgam, Wani said that "JKBOSE has already notified that books are available, and supplies have been dispatched. In a few days, textbooks will reach every school. Books have been available since November 17, and distribution is underway."

Responding to concerns raised about shortage of books in certain schools, Wani emphasized that the department is actively monitoring th...