The Uttar Pradesh state government has mandated a district-wise verification of supply and payment details for books procured for libraries in select council-run schools under the Samagra Shiksha and PM SHRI schemes for the financial year 2025-26. This initiative aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and outcome orientation in the education system.
Verification Process and Guidelines
Detailed guidelines have been issued to all districts, requiring them to submit certified information in a prescribed format. As part of the verification exercise, records related to the supply and payment of books purchased for school libraries will be meticulously reviewed. The objective is to assess the actual situation on the ground and ensure that resources are utilized for their intended purpose.
Roles and Responsibilities
District Basic Education Officers have been directed to verify the details submitted by selected publishers and suppliers against records available at the district level. After thorough verification, certified information will be forwarded to the state government for further review. Based on the reports received from districts, a state-level assessment will be conducted to determine the status of book supply and payment arrangements.
Expected Outcomes
This verification process is expected to support better resource management and more effective utilization of educational materials in the future. Officials have stated that the process will further strengthen administrative accountability and help ensure that resources provided to schools are utilized in line with their intended objectives. The move is part of broader efforts to improve the quality of education and resource allocation in the state.
