Kerala's 'Bag Free Days' Initiative Aims to Lighten the Load for Students

The Kerala government is considering implementing 'bag free days', where students will not have to carry heavy backpacks to school for at least four days a month. This initiative aims to address increasing complaints from parents and students about the burdensome weight of school bags.

The Kerala government is preparing to introduce a 'bag free days' initiative to alleviate the burden of heavy school bags on students. The plan proposes that at least four days a month, children will attend school without carrying their hefty backpacks.

This move comes in response to numerous complaints from parents and concerns raised over the excessively heavy school bags that students, ranging from Class 1 to Class 12, are required to carry. General Education Minister V Sivankutty has confirmed that the state is exploring various measures to address these issues.

The government has already taken steps, such as printing textbooks in two parts, to lighten the load. However, complaints persist, prompting further action. Specific guidelines will be issued to ensure the weight of school bags is appropriate for each class level. The introduction of 'bag free days' is one of the key initiatives under serious consideration.