The secondary education department calendar promotes student participation with initiatives like "No Bag Day" and celebrations of national events such as Independence Day, Republic Day, and Gandhi Jayanti.
A government school teacher, on condition of anonymity, said they do notice some girls suddenly coming to class wearing sindoor and bangles, but they can do little about it.
NCERT has recommended a pause on new Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, hikes in funds and KGBV teacher salary. Kasturba schools are for SC, ST, OBC, minority, poor girls.
The Central Vigilance Commission’s report stated 1,214 toilet blocks were constructed against the requirement of 160, causing an extra expenditure of Rs 37 crore.
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.