The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has responded to growing concerns regarding private schools in India pressuring parents and students to purchase textbooks from private publishers. This practice has led to financial strain on middle-income families. The NHRC has ordered a nationwide audit of school booklists, requiring states and Union Territories to submit Action Taken Reports within 30 days. The commission seeks clarification on the roles of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in curriculum and textbook selection, questioning why private publishers are prioritized if standard books are prepared by these organizations. Additionally, the NHRC highlighted that the pressure to buy uniforms from specific vendors raises concerns about a school-vendor nexus, which could exploit families financially. In response, the Delhi government and local authorities have instructed private schools to refrain from imposing such requirements and have capped fee increases at 7.23% for the 2026-27 academic session.