Letter to BS: Textbook publishers face bleak future as classes go online

Like filmmakers, the publishers have no industry status and they do not get finance

The editorial “Selective opening not enough” (April 16) has rightly highlighted the plight of a large number businesses that are heading towards coma. With no visible relief for those in small and medium businesses, they may even lay off staff. Take the example of the school textbook publishers, both big (like NCERT) and small. As per the government guidelines, educational institutions would remain under non-essential services, keeping in mind the safety of children and staff. The HRD minister, on his part, has given a directive that  schools should not waste their academic year and must continue with online classes, with