It seems the idea of shopping for school books, essentials, uniforms etc by going to the market and visiting various shops is very, old school. But though the recent trend of schools supporting particular vendors who sell student related items might help parents, it might be actually harming other sellers.

The Bombay Book Seller and Publisher Association (BBSPA) has asked school principals to stop promoting some vendors for the sale of books, stationery, and uniforms etc. It wrote to all schools in Mumbai on March 21, requesting them to desist from indulging in commercial activities, as they are harming the livelihood of other book sellers.