No bag day is the initiative taken by the various states of India as well as abroad to reduce the burden of school bags on students. This is an amazing initiative considered by the students for engaging the students in an interactive learning environment without having the need to carry books in school bags.
Latest initiative of State Government School
- In India, Samagra Sikshana Karnataka (SSK) has recently announced a no-bag day once a month. Previously it was decided to carry no bag for once a week, and it was replaced by no bag once a month. The circular is released on one Saturday of every month and will be celebrated as “No Bag Day.”. The activity book for this circular has been published for teachers for staying updated. The activity book has been made available on the DSERT website and can be downloaded any time.
- Similar to the Karnataka government, Andhra Pradesh has introduced a no bag carry on every Saturday of a week. The decision was also taken regarding implementing co-curricular activities of students on no bag carry day. The government is expecting this is an excellent initiative taken by the Minister of Education because it will improve the education system and reduce school dropouts.
Consideration behind No Bag Day
Many students suffer severe health complications due to carrying heavy bags. Children face complicated back pain, muscle strains, or joint pain. That’s why the Department of Public Instruction had introduced every Saturday as No Bag School Day. However, many schools are not following the instruction. So further planning has been done on fixing up the bag weight as per the kid’s age and class.
Legal ground
- According to section 29 of the RTE Act (Right to Education), the weight of school bags should be reduced to give relief to students.
- • The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has designed a bagless day policy for reducing the burden from students and engaging them in interactive activities by giving breaks from the usual classroom schedules.
Children Activities on No Bag day abroad
Students participate in a ZUMBA session on this special day with no carry bag. The rhythmic beats of ZUMBA dance make the children more enthusiastic about their studies and promote mental well-being. Tie & Dye workshop is an innovative idea to create imaginative designs on white T-shirts or handkerchiefs. Fireless cooking, paper cutting, and calligraphy are other fun activities which are adopted by the schools for engaging students in various cocurriculum activities.
FAQ:
- What are the benefits of bagless day for students?
No bag day reduces the burden of student and relief them from health related issues. Beside this, it involves students in interactive activities and minimizes the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
- When is the No Bag day?
There is no particular date for bagless day. However, Saturday of every month or week in some states are considered to be bagless day.
- What is the punishment for breaking rules of bagless day?
If any student breaks the rules on this day, he can be given extra assignments or classes as punishment.
