29 February 2024 10:39 pm Views - 1456
She said the decision was announced today after the health authorities had pointed out that students carrying heavy school bags could cause spinal misalignment or other problems to them.
As the first step towards reducing the weight of school bags, the Ministry has decided to print textbooks in batches.
Letting schoolchildren bring only their workbooks except textbooks under the direct supervision of the respective school principals would be an alternative decision, she said.