Rourkela: Students of Class-I, Class-II and Class-VII studying in different primary schools and high schools in Bisra area of Sundargarh district have not yet received some textbooks, a source said Saturday.
According to the source, Class-I and Class-II students have not received textbooks such as ‘Hasa o Khela’ part-I, Odia workbook, mathematics workbook and language workbook, whereas Class-VII students have not received social science books.
In absence of the first part of ‘Hasa o Khela’ book, the students have begun to study part two of the bookset, the source informed.
Parents have raised concerns over the issue.
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When asked about the hindrance in providing books, local BEO (Block Education Officer) Benudhar Swain said that he is aware of Class-VII students not getting the social science book, but was unaware of Class-I and Class-II students’ ordeals. He claimed to have reported to the current assignment only a few days back hindering his clear knowledge over the ongoing issue.
PNN