The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated a district-wise verification exercise to review the supply and payment records of books procured for libraries in selected council-run schools under the Samagra Shiksha and PM SHRI schemes for the financial year 2025-26.
Districts Asked To Submit Verified Records
The Basic Education Department has issued detailed guidelines to districts, directing officials to furnish certified information in a prescribed format. The exercise aims to verify whether books approved under the schemes have been supplied and whether related payments have been processed in accordance with official records.
According to government instructions, District Basic Education Officers (BSA) have been asked to cross-check details submitted by publishers and suppliers with records available at the district level. The verified information will then be forwarded to the state government for further review.
Focus On Book Distribution And Payment Tracking
Officials said the verification is intended to assess the status of book distribution and payments, and to identify any discrepancies, if found. The findings will be used for a state-level assessment of the implementation of library-related provisions under the two education schemes.
The government has been focusing on strengthening library facilities and learning resources in government schools, with the objective of promoting reading habits and improving access to educational material. As part of this effort, schools have been supplied with books across various subjects and categories.
Findings To Inform Future Resource Management
The verification exercise is also expected to help authorities evaluate the utilisation of allocated resources and improve monitoring mechanisms for future procurements and distributions.