Kochi faces a textbook crisis. Classes 6 to 8 books are delayed by 45 days. Only 80 percent are printed. Binding is also behind schedule. This impacts school reopening. Paper supply issues and payment arrears are blamed. The KBPS management is under scrutiny. Students may not receive books on time.

KBPS completes printing 2.8 crore first-volume textbooks for 2026-27, accelerating towards timely distribution for Classes I to X.

Kerala's textbook printing for school reopening is completed, ensuring timely distribution before June 1, confirms the Director of General Education.

Kochi faces a textbook crisis. Classes 6 to 8 books are delayed by 45 days. Only 80 percent are printed. Binding is also behind schedule. This impacts school reopening. Paper…