NCERT blacklists firm, skips court date to defend decision; Pradhan orders probe

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has blacklisted a firm after awarding it a contract for supplying Maplitho paper, leading to a controversy as the firm skipped a court date to defend its decision. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has ordered an investigation into the matter, highlighting concerns about transparency and accountability in government contracts. This move underscores the importance of scrutinizing such decisions to maintain public trust and ensure fair competition in educational procurement. The probe aims to uncover any irregularities and prevent future occurrences of questionable contract awards.