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Bhiwandi Civic Body To Provide Free Textbooks To 2,815 Class IX And X Students In Municipal Schools For 2026–27
24htopnews | June 17, 2026 11:08 AM CST

The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) will provide free textbooks to Class IX and X students in municipal schools for 2026–27, benefiting 2,815 students. Funded under the “Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Education Mission”, the ₹1 crore initiative aims to support economically weaker families and improve learning outcomes through direct procurement from the state textbook bureau.

Bhiwandi: In a significant step aimed at strengthening secondary education and easing the financial burden on economically weaker families, the Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) has decided to provide free textbooks to students of Classes IX and X studying in its municipal schools for the academic year 2026–27.

2,815 Students to Benefit

The initiative is expected to benefit 2,815 students enrolled in municipal schools across the city and forms part of the civic body's broader efforts to improve educational standards, ensure equal learning opportunities and reinforce the academic foundation of students.

The programme is being implemented under the leadership of Mayor Narayan Ratan Choudhary and Municipal Commissioner Anmol Sagar, with a focus on enhancing access to quality education for students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.


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