When 12-year-old kids protested and got weight of their school bags reduced
Their schools now have lockers installed. All thanks to the press meet organized by two 12-year-old boys of Vidya Niketan School situated in the Chandrapur district of eastern Maharashtra. In the press conference, they openly voiced about the daily hardships they face due to the burdensome bags.
Representational Image; Source – BBC
“We carry a minimum of 16 books for 8 subjects daily and sometimes their number increases to 18 or 20, depending upon the subjects for which the classes would be held for the day. Our school bags weigh between 5 and 7 kg and its exhausting to carry them to our classroom located on the third floor,” the boys told PTI.
When asked if they were worried about facing disciplinary action from their schools, the boys said their demands were “just” and that they did not anticipate any problem.
The Maharashtra government had earlier issued a circular on guidelines on reduction of weight of schoolbags carried by students. Following the Bombay High Court’s directives, the State had informed principals and school managements across the state to follow the circular.
Only two days after the press conference, lockers were installed in the school premises for students to keep books and stationaries. But the fight is far from over. The students now plan to take this initiative to the national level and benefit all children slogging under heavy school bags.
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