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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Dy CMs Eknath Shinde & Sunetra Pawar Unveil New Balbharati Textbooks For Classes 1 To 6 At Mantralaya
24htopnews | June 10, 2026 4:08 AM CST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday unveiled new Balbharati textbooks for Classes 1 to 6, launching the state's revised primary curriculum. At a Mantralaya event attended by Eknath Shinde, Sunetra Ajit Pawar and ministers, officials said the books aim to strengthen foundational learning, language skills and activity-based education.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday unveiled the new Balbharati textbooks for Classes 1 to 6, marking the rollout of Maharashtra's revised school curriculum aimed at strengthening foundational learning and aligning educational content with evolving academic requirements.

According to the tweet shared by '', the textbook unveiling ceremony was held at Mantralaya in Mumbai in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. The launch marks a significant step in the state government's efforts to implement curriculum reforms at the primary education level.

Several cabinet ministers, including School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse, senior government officials and education department representatives were also present on the occasion.

The Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production and Curriculum Research, popularly known as Balbharati, has been responsible for preparing the new set of textbooks. The institution plays a crucial role in designing and publishing educational material for lakhs of students enrolled in state-board schools across Maharashtra.


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