AI SummarySupply of Textbooks to all Students for IX to XII is a state scheme of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu that gives free textbooks to every student in classes IX to XII studying in government schools. The scheme is run by the Education Department of the Union Territory and continues for the 2026-27 academic session.
The main aim is to make sure no government school student starts the year without the required books. By giving the full set of prescribed textbooks free, the scheme cuts the money burden on parents and keeps the classroom experience the same for every child.
Supply of Textbooks to all Students for IX to XII - Introduction
Textbooks are the basic learning tool for every student. In government schools of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, students in classes IX to XII study under both the CBSE and Gujarat boards. The Education Department supplies the full set of prescribed textbooks to these students at the start of the academic session.
This arrangement works for students from all backgrounds. Whether a family is well off or facing money problems, every enrolled student gets the same books. So the scheme supports a steady and fair classroom environment across the Union Territory.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Supply of Textbooks to all Students for IX to XII |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary | Individual Students |
| Region | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |
| Benefit Type | In-kind (Free Textbooks) |
| Nodal Department | Education Department |
Benefits
Students who are covered by this scheme get a clear set of benefits that go beyond just saving money on books.
- Full set of prescribed textbooks given free to every student in classes IX to XII.
- Lowers the money load on families for school related expenses.
- Helps students attend classes regularly and take part in classroom work.
- Gives all students equal access to the same learning material.
Eligibility
The scheme is open to students who meet a few simple conditions. The rules below decide who can get the free textbooks.
- The applicant must be a currently enrolled student.
- The student must be studying in classes IX to XII.
- The student must be enrolled in a government school located in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Application Process
Direct Provision
No separate application is needed for this scheme. Eligible students are found automatically and given their textbooks directly through their government schools after registration and enrollment.
Documents
There are no specific documents required from students to get this benefit. School enrollment itself is enough to receive the books.
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FAQ's
What is the main aim of this scheme?
The scheme cuts the money pressure on parents and makes sure every student in government classes IX to XII has the required textbooks for their studies.
Who can get free textbooks?
All students studying in classes IX to XII within government schools in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu are eligible.
Are private school students eligible?
No, this scheme is only for students enrolled in government schools.
Is there an application fee?
No, the textbooks are provided free to all eligible students.
How do students receive their books?
Books are distributed directly through the schools. No application is needed because school enrollment itself is the basis for receiving the textbooks.