Uttar Pradesh schools are now prohibited from forcing parents to buy books from private publishers or specific vendors, following a directive from the state government. This action stems from a National Human Rights Commission inquiry into allegations of a 'book mafia' exploiting parents.
Source: [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/after-nhrc-rap-up-orders-action-on-costly-private-books-in-schools/articleshow/131633060.cms)