Pune, June 4 -- In a significant curriculum revision exercise, the Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production and Curriculum Research (Balbharati) introduced newly revised textbooks for Classes 2, 3, 4 and 6 for the academic year 2026-27, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The content structure aims to promote conceptual understanding rather than rote memorisation. Balbharati director Anuradha Oak said on June 3 that nearly 78% of the textbooks have been distributed. Around six crore textbooks have been printed this year and the distribution is likely to be completed by June 30. According to Oak, the textbook development process underwent several rounds of academic evaluation and quality assurance to ensure alignment with educational objectives and national standards. The textbooks also underwent legal vetting to ensure that no text or illustrations violated child rights or existing laws. For the first time, each textbook includes QR codes containing printer information and links to digital educational content....