The ministry said all students would participate in the 10-day bagless period sometime during classes 6-8 during which they would intern with local vocational experts.
Mid-day meals were served to 35 students, but six students of classes 4 and 5 complained of uneasiness and chest pain after eating rice with egg curry, the official said.
During the visit, the AAP minister encouraged parents to participate in the Mega PTM and said it was vital for discussing ways to improve children's learning and performance with teachers.
The new residential and inter-village schools will offer improved facilities, upgraded teaching standards, and enhanced learning environments, as per official press release.
All government and private schools from Class 1 to 12 and Anganwadi centres in Dehradun will remain closed on Friday in view of an 'orange' alert.