In a comprehensive advisory to all schools, the Commission has also asked schools to keep tabs on the weight of children's school bags, besides ensuring a healthy and hygienic environment in the school. The advisory also asked schools to equip them with various facilities and equipment to meet any emergent medical need. On the transportation of children in school vehicles, the Commission's advisory strongly recommended for installation of GPS and CCTV in vehicles, mandatory police verification of drivers and assisting staff of the school vehicles, he said. The spokesperson said the advisory recommended that the students should not be asked to carry extra material or additional books to school for whatsoever purpose. The advisory also warned of the revocation of the recognition of private schools found violating the prescribed limits of school bag weight, the spokesman said.

Source: The Telegraph October 20, 2019 12:22 UTC