Maharashtra: Book publishers rush to explore apps, e-books as final-year exams beckon
(WorldNews India)

With schools and colleges moving online for lectures and reading material, private publishers based out of Maharashtra have been forced to explore options such as mobile phone applications, e-books and PDFs, among other ideas, to gain traction among students. Most of these publishers were earlier dependent on the sale of printed copies of their notes and study material. After state universities announced multiple choice questions (MCQ) as the format for final-year examinations starting from September 25, publishers have stepped in to facilitate students and teachers. Last week, Sheth Publishers launched an app, ‘Sheth LMS’, providing model questions with packs ranging from Rs 5...