Temple-based child education programme launches 2026 textbook distribution
The distribution of textbooks for the 2026 academic year under the Temple-Based Child and Mass Education Programme (sixth phase) began on Thursday, 1 January, with an inaugural ceremony held at the project office in the capital.
The programme was inaugurated by Dr A F M Khalid Hossain, Adviser to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, who attended the event as chief guest.
The ceremony was presided over by Debendra Nath Urao, Secretary of the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust and Chairman of the Temple-Based Child and Mass Education Programme (sixth phase). Tapan Chandra Majumdar, Vice-Chairman of the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust, was present as special guest.
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According to project officials, free textbooks will be distributed to approximately 222,000 students enrolled at 7,400 education centres across the country during the 2026 academic year.
Officials expressed optimism that the initiative would play a significant role in promoting child education and expanding mass literacy, particularly among underprivileged communities.
