Karnataka Schools Prepare for Reopening with 81% Textbook Supply
Karnataka schools set to reopen; 81% textbooks supplied to institutions
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Karnataka is set to reopen schools for the 2026-27 academic year with 81% of textbooks already supplied. The government approved the hiring of 51,000 guest teachers to address staffing needs. Uniform supplies are also underway, while shoe and sock orders are expected by mid-July.
- 01The Karnataka Textbook Society has delivered 7.59 crore out of 9.34 crore ordered textbooks, achieving 81% supply.
- 02The government will recruit 51,000 guest teachers, with 40,000 for primary and 11,000 for high schools.
- 03Uniform supply is 50% complete, with the remaining expected soon, while shoe and sock orders are pending.
- 04The deadline for part B of textbooks to reach schools is July 15.
- 05The School Education department aims for 90% student egg consumption this year, up from 60% last year.
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As Karnataka prepares to reopen schools for the 2026-27 academic year, 81% of the required textbooks have already been supplied to institutions. The Karnataka Textbook Society has successfully delivered 7.59 crore textbooks out of the 9.34 crore ordered, with the remainder expected to arrive by July 15. To address staffing shortages, the government has approved the recruitment of 51,000 guest teachers, including 40,000 for primary schools and 11,000 for high schools. Additionally, the supply of uniforms is progressing, with 50% already delivered. However, students will have to wait for about six weeks for shoes and socks, as orders for these items are still pending. The School Education department has also set a target to improve student egg consumption to 90%, up from last year’s 60%.
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The timely supply of textbooks and recruitment of guest teachers will enhance educational readiness for the academic year.
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