In a major step towards making educational resources more accessible, Flipkart, the e-commerce giant owned by Walmart, has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
Flipkart Signs a Major Partnership with NCERT
This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), was announced with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan present at the event.
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The primary goal of this partnership is to make NCERT textbooks more affordable and accessible, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across India. The MoU, signed at NCERT’s Delhi office, reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that quality education reaches every corner of the country.
The Partnership Between NCERT & Flipkart would be Super Beneficial for All
With Flipkart’s extensive logistics network and technological capabilities, NCERT books will now be delivered directly to students and families, even in the most remote areas.
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The initiative will be supported by authorized NCERT sellers, ensuring that students have access to genuine, high-quality textbooks through Flipkart’s platform. Minister Dharmendra Pradhan praised NCERT for its foundational role in shaping India’s education system, calling it “a repository of knowledge for our nation.” He emphasized that the collaboration with Flipkart will make educational resources more easily accessible, benefiting students nationwide.
