LUCKNOW: All primary and secondary students (class 1-12) studying in schools recognised by Uttar Pradesh government will not bring school bags on Saturdays. The BJP government has decided to make Saturday a 'Funday' by involving children in joyful activities. "Since there will be no classroom teaching, it may be possible that most parents would not send their kids to school. If it is all about indulging in playful activities, parents would rather keep their kids home,'' said state secretary, UP Madhyamik Shikshak Sangh , RP Mishra.He added teaching in first half and activities in the second half on Saturday can generate good results as it will serve both the purposes. "Some teaching will happen and at the same time, students will be relaxed," Mishra said.

Source: Times of India May 12, 2017 19:32 UTC