Schools have been asked to use E-education system so that the weight of school bags can be reduced. Schools have been recommended to increase the use of e-learning, conduct frequent checks of the weight and make play equipment available for the well being of the students.
In its role, the state and education boards are expected to make efforts to provide e-textbooks, carry out checks at schools if there are any complaints and make recommendations to reduce the weight of the bags further.
Schools and the parents have been asked to collaborate to ensure that the students need not carry a big water bottle or heavy food box by making available clean water and food in school premises.
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