Overview:
It was founded in 1962 by a committee that was headed by General Nasir Ali Khan through West Pakistan Textbook Ordinance XLI. It was the result of the recommendations made by the National Education Commission made by the Government of Pakistan. Prior to its existence, the syllabi varied vastly; problems of quality and quantity were also present.
The aim of Punjab Text Book Board is to build the nation by providing quality textbooks that are written and assembled keeping in mind the element of innovation. The books are designed so that the students get stimulated to seek solutions to the challenges of life. It also aims to motivate teachers to teach passionately. The main purpose of the board is to provide affordable (low priced) textbooks and other instruction-based material to all.
Functions:
The board is currently performing a lot of functions. Its core purpose is to serve the people by following the Government Policies. It produces publications for primary, secondary, intermediate education and Teacher’s training courses. It also produces reference books, guides, educational journals, maps, charts, educational periodical etc. It also produces supplementary material relating to textbooks. It conducts exhibitions of textbooks and teaching material. It also maintains a library and resource center.
What they do:
- Manuscript/ Textbook Development
- Review of Textbooks
- Publication of Textbooks
- Publishes & Supplies
- Piracy Control
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