Text Books Distribution Delay : TGTA Demands Immediate Distribution of Text Books to Tripura Students
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, November 3, 2026
The Tripura Government Teachers’ Association (TGTA), under the leadership of its All-Tripura Teachers’ Association (AITRA), has expressed serious concern over the failure to distribute textbooks to students in government schools despite nearly seven months of the 2026–27 academic session having elapsed.
The association has alleged that students in several government schools are still waiting for essential textbooks, including second-part mathematics and social science books for Classes VII and VIII. It has also highlighted the non-distribution of workbooks across various classes, raising concerns about the quality and continuity of classroom learning.
The issue came to the forefront during a deputation submitted by a four-member delegation of the Tripura Government Teachers’ Association to the Director of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Agartala. The delegation was led by association president Ashish Chowdhury, accompanied by general secretary Rudra Pal, publicity secretary Bijoy Kumar, and other representatives.
During the meeting, the delegation expressed deep dissatisfaction over the prolonged delay in supplying textbooks to students. According to the association, the textbooks were originally prepared in English, translated into Bengali, and printed for distribution. However, the translation work has reportedly been completed only recently, while the printing process has yet to begin. As a result, the books may take considerably longer to reach schools and students.
The association pointed out that the delay has become particularly serious because the half-yearly examinations have already begun in schools. The examinations, which were originally scheduled according to the academic calendar, were reportedly postponed by nearly a month due to the Village Committee elections of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). With the annual examinations only four months away, the continued absence of textbooks has created uncertainty and anxiety among students.
The teachers’ body warned that students are being deprived of adequate opportunities to prepare for examinations and complete their prescribed syllabus. It stressed that the administrative delays and lack of timely coordination among the concerned departments should not be allowed to jeopardise students’ academic progress.
During the discussion, the SCERT Director reportedly acknowledged that the textbooks had not been distributed to schools within the stipulated timeframe. However, no definite assurance could be provided regarding when the remaining books would be printed and delivered.
The association has described the situation as a serious administrative failure that is adversely affecting the state's education system. It has urged the authorities to take immediate corrective measures and ensure that all pending textbooks and workbooks are printed and supplied to schools without further delay.
The TGTA has also appealed to the Education Minister and the Chief Minister to intervene personally and direct the concerned departments to resolve the issue.
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