Verification

process to further strengthen accountability and effective use of education

resources: Minister Sandeep Singh

Lucknow,

01 June (HS): Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar

Pradesh government is continuously taking effective steps towards making the

education system more transparent, accountable and result-oriented. In this

sequence, it has been decided to conduct district-wise verification of details

related to the supply and payment of books purchased for the libraries of

selected council schools in the financial year 2025-26 under the Samagra

Shiksha and PM Shri Yojana. In this regard, detailed guidelines have been

issued to all the districts of the state and instructions have been given to

provide certified details on the prescribed format.

State

Minister of State for Basic Education (Independent Charge), Sandeep Singh,

stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath,

transparency, quality, and accountability are being given top priority in the

education department. He added that school libraries are an important medium

for students' intellectual development and strengthening the culture of

learning. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that books approved and

purchased for schools reach schools in a timely manner, and that all payment

records are completely transparent and verifiable. He added that verifying book

supply and payment details is not merely an administrative process, but an

important effort to ensure the effective use of educational resources. This

will clarify the actual implementation status of schemes and strengthen the

monitoring system in the future.

The

state government is placing special emphasis on strengthening school libraries

and learning resources. To foster students' interest in learning, expand their

knowledge, and create a quality educational environment, schools are ensuring

the availability of a variety of useful books. In this regard, records related

to book supply and payments will be reviewed to assess the actual situation,

ensuring that resources are being used in accordance with their intended

purpose.

According

to the issued instructions, District Basic Education Officers will be required

to match the details provided by selected publishers and suppliers with the

records available at the district level. After verification, the certified

details will be provided to the government. Based on the information received,

a government-level review will be conducted, which will provide a clear

assessment of the actual state of book supply and payment arrangements and lay

a solid foundation for better management and effective use of resources in the

future.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi