In a major crackdown on textbook piracy, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), in coordination with the Delhi Police Crime Branch, seized approximately 32,000 pirated textbooks from a printing facility in Village Jawli, Loni, Ghaziabad. The operation targeted unauthorised printing and distribution of NCERT books, which is a punishable offence under Indian law.

The raid was carried out at a local printing facility suspected of producing counterfeit study material for students across various classes and subjects. Officials said the operation aimed to prevent substandard or incorrect textbooks from reaching schools and students.

NCERT’s Publication Division provided technical expertise to identify and verify the authenticity of the seized books. Each textbook was meticulously checked to ensure that counterfeit materials were distinguished from legitimate publications.

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Alongside the textbooks, authorities recovered two printing machines, aluminium printing plates, paper rolls, and printing ink, signalling a large-scale unauthorised printing operation. Police officials indicated that the scale of equipment suggested that the facility had been producing pirated books for an extended period.

The Delhi Police Crime Branch confirmed that further investigation is underway to trace the supply chain, distributors, and any individuals or entities involved in the illegal activity. Legal proceedings against the owners of the facility are expected to follow shortly.

NCERT officials emphasised that the operation reflects their ongoing commitment to safeguarding the quality and integrity of educational material provided to students. Authorities urged schools, parents, and vendors to remain vigilant and ensure textbooks are sourced from authorised distributors.

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