National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has initiated process of introducing QR code (Quick Response code) in their textbooks.

• It is aimed at helping students understand chapters better by watching film or reading additional content on laptops and digital boards.

QR Code is a two-dimensional (matrix) machine-readable bar code consisting of an array of black and white squares, used for storing web-links or other information.

• This code can be read by camera of smartphone. It is used for storing URLs or other information that link directly to text, emails websites phone numbers.
• It is capable of 360 degrees (omni-directional), high speed reading.
• It can store up to 7089 digits as compared to conventional bar codes which can store max 20 digits.