NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is trying to take the load off students' backs. "Recommending strict adherence to the timetable and sensitising students to its benefits, the circular says,"This may either be done by integrating this knowledge across scholastic or co-scholastic areas or by sharing it during school assemblies. The theme such as 'adverse effects of heavy school bags' may be included in various activities and functions conducted in school. "The Board has also asked schools to conduct all tasks related to projects and activities in groups and during school hours. It said "these should not be prescribed as homework as it leads to getting the school bag bigger."

Source: Times of India September 25, 2016 20:26 UTC