The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has taken action against criminals involved in the manufacture, distribution and sale of pirated NCERT textbooks. Adopting a zero-tolerance policy towards piracy, NCERT has seized more than 5 lakh copies of pirated NCERT textbooks, a huge quantity of printing paper and machinery worth more than 20 crores of rupees. NCERT has also registered 29 FIRs against printers, warehouse owners, and retailers of pirated NCERT textbooks. In a statement, the Ministry of Education has said that these actions have been taken in the last 14 months.
The Ministry has said that to curb the menace of pirated textbooks, NCERT has undertaken several initiatives to enhance the quality, accessibility, and security of its textbooks. These include significant improvements in the quality of paper and printing, ensuring timely printing and adequate availability of textbooks in the market, and taking proactive action against the production and distribution of pirated books.
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