The Department of School Education in Odisha for Class 1 has recently launched updated textbooks for all subjects. These latest textbooks have been specifically designed by the Directorate Of Teacher Education & State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) for 1st Class students in both Government and Private schools. These textbooks are applicable to students in Odia medium, English medium, and Urdu medium for the academic year 2024-25.

School Education Department (SEB) through Odisha Primary Education Program Authority (OPEPA) has successfully provided free textbooks for class 1 students in Odisha. These textbooks were distributed before the start of the academic year, ensuring that both government and private school students can get their Class 1 textbooks for the 2023-24 academic session. Students can get these textbooks from their respective headmasters or class teachers.

OPEPA has played a vital role in this delivery process by providing textbooks, study and teaching materials, handbooks, teacher manuals and other essential learning materials. The distribution was done under the supervision of the Block Education Officer of the concerned area. Additionally, this year, SCERT and NCERT Class 1 course books have been distributed in PDF format to all schools affiliated to the board. The initiative aims to enhance the educational experience for Class 1 students and promote a standardized curriculum in schools across Odisha.