Principal Secretary School Education Praveen Prakash. , Photo credit: The Hindu
Principal Secretary, School Education, Praveen Prakash met Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited Chief Managing Director (CMD) Sai Kumar on Wednesday and discussed in detail the supply of paper for printing of textbooks for government schools in Andhra Pradesh. Did.
Mr. Praveen Prakash said that the State Government has tied up with Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited for the supply of 15,711 tonnes of paper. Of this, the state had received 5,918 tonnes so far, he said, adding that the state would receive a supply of 4,000 tonnes by April 30, while the remaining stock of paper would reach Andhra Pradesh by May 10.
He said that efforts are being made to ensure that the textbooks are kept ready for distribution among the students by the time the schools open for the new academic year.
Last week, the principal secretary inspected the manufacturing and stocking facilities of companies supplying doors, windows, double desks, sanitaryware materials, RO plants, green chalkboards and paints required to refurbish classrooms under the Mana-Badi Nadu-Nedu programme. had visited
“To prevent any complaint of use of substandard material, I am personally checking the quality of the purchases,” he said, adding that he had shared his mobile number with all headmasters and teachers, asking them to contact their Was asked to bring to notice. Any poor quality or short supply of material. “Naadu-naadu stands for quality and we will not compromise on it,” he asserted.