Delhi schools go bagless; check guidelines issued by govt

PTC News Desk: The Directorate of Education (DoE) has issued guidelines for the implementation of 10 bagless days in Delhi schools, to make learning more joyful, stress-free, and engaging for children. The instructions have been issued for students in classes six to eight at government and private schools in the national capital. 

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) developed the guidelines in accordance with the recommendations of the National Education Policy 2020.

According to a circular issued by the DoE, "Under these guidelines, students may visit historical monuments, cultural sites, craft centres, places of tourist interest and many more. They can meet artists and craftsmen, to broaden their understanding of different concepts and traditions, and help them appreciate the importance of preserving heritage."

"Activities may be carefully chosen so that the resources available at the school's disposal are optimally utilised. Bagless activities conducted during execution of Happiness Curriculum or excursion visits etc may be included in bagless days," it further read.

According to an earlier notification by the Education Ministry, bagless days would allow every student to participate in a fun course between classes 6 and 8. These courses would provide a survey and hands-on experience in a variety of key vocational crafts such as carpentry, electric work, metal work, gardening, pottery making, and so on, as determined by states and local communities and linked to local skilling needs.

The ministry stated that all pupils would participate in a 10-day bagless period sometime during classes 6 and 8, during which they would intern with local vocational experts like as carpenters, gardeners, potters, and so on.