The Directorate of Education (DoE) has issued guidelines for implementing 10 days bag-free in Delhi schools with an aim to make learning more joyful, stress-free and experiential for students. The guidelines have been released for students of classes six to eight in government and private schools in the national capital.

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has formulated the guidelines as per the recommendation of the National Education Policy 2020.

A circular issued by the DoE said: “Under these guidelines, students can visit historical monuments, cultural sites, handicraft centers, places of tourist interest and many more. They can meet artists and artisans, to broaden their understanding of different concepts and traditions. and help them understand the importance of preserving heritage.

“Activities may be carefully chosen so that the available resources at the school’s disposal are optimally utilized. Bagless activities carried out during the execution of the happiness program or excursion visits etc. may be included in bagless days,” he adds.

As per a previous notification issued by the Ministry of Education, the bag-free days would allow every student to take a fun course during classes 6 to 8. These courses would give an investigation and practical experience of a sample of professional professions such as carpentry, electrical work, metal work, gardening, pottery making, etc., as decided by states and local communities and as mapped by local skills needs.

The ministry said all students would participate in the 10-day bag-free period during grades 6 to 8, during which they would intern with local professional experts such as carpenters, gardeners, potters, etc.

(With inputs from PTI)