Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Over 470,000 Pirated NCERT Textbooks Seized Since 2024
Someone has been illegally copying school textbooks and selling them.
Since 2024, authorities have taken back over 470,000 of these fake books.
This is because people are trying to make money by selling them without permission.
The government is trying to stop this by raiding places where they are made and sold.
They are also selling the real books for less money, making them easier to get, and selling online to make them more available.
They are also trying new technology to help stop the fake books.
Over 4.7 lakh pirated NCERT textbooks seized since 2024.
The seizures occurred in various operations across different states.
Piracy is primarily driven by commercial motives.
NCERT has taken action by raiding premises of manufacturers and sellers of pirated textbooks.
Measures include price reduction, improved printing, and online sales promotion.
- Who
- Authorities.
- What
- Over 4.7 lakh pirated NCERT textbooks seized since 2024.
- When
- Since 2024.
- Where
- Across the country.
- Why
- Driven by commercial motives of unscrupulous elements.
NCERT's Stance
Pirates' Stance
Objective
NCERT's Stance
NCERT aims to provide affordable, quality textbooks.
Pirates' Stance
N/A
- Total Seized
- Over 4.7 lakh copies
- Time Period
- Since 2024
- Reason for Piracy
- Commercial motives
- Actions Taken
- Raids, price reduction, online sales
- Minister of State
- Jayant Chaudhary