Ludhiana, Aug. 18 -- With nearly half the academic year already gone, government school students enrolled in trades under the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) are still struggling without textbooks. The delay has left both teachers and students frustrated, as the specialised books are a key part of the curriculum designed to build vocational skills.

Teachers said the unavailability of books has forced them to rely on study notes or e-books uploaded on the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) website. But the reality is that most students do not have access to smartphones, computers or laptops at home, making it difficult to benefit from digital resources.

"Teachers do forward e-books, but without proper gadgets, we cannot ...