Punjab Board to Deliver Textbooks Directly to Students' Homes via Postal Service

The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) announced a new partnership with India Post to ensure that school textbooks are delivered straight to the doorsteps of students across the state. Under the agreement, postal workers will handle the last‑mile delivery of textbooks for all classes, eliminating the need for students and parents to collect them from school offices or distribution centres.
The initiative is slated to begin with the upcoming academic session, covering both government and private schools that follow the state curriculum. PSEB officials said the move aims to reduce logistical bottlenecks that have previously caused delays and crowding at school premises during the start of the year.
India Post will coordinate with school authorities to verify enrolment lists and address details, ensuring that each eligible student receives the correct set of books. The board expects the system to improve attendance and reduce absenteeism caused by textbook shortages.
If successful, the model could be extended to other educational materials and potentially replicated in neighboring states seeking more efficient distribution mechanisms.