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Noida schools told to cap daily screen time at 30-60 minutes
Hindustan Times reports that the Gautam Buddh Nagar administration has capped daily screen time at 30 minutes for primary students and 60 minutes for upper-primary students, following complaints that children were spending…
The Story in Brief
Hindustan Times reports that the Gautam Buddh Nagar administration has capped daily screen time at 30 minutes for primary students and 60 minutes for upper-primary students, following complaints that children were spending up to four to five hours a day using smart boards. The directive applies to all government, aided, and private schools in Noida and Greater Noida.
Schools must use blackboards for regular writing and practice work, maintain proper screen brightness, and ensure breaks every 20 minutes. The administration also mandated quarterly eye examinations and encouraged digital-free periods. Designated magistrates will monitor compliance and report through the District Inspector of Schools.
The Indian Opinion
The Noida administration’s screen-time cap is a welcome check on the overuse of smart boards. But the real test will be enforcement: will schools actually cut screen time or just report compliance on paper? Many parents are sceptical, given that teachers have come to rely on digital boards for entire lessons. The 20-20-20 rule and quarterly eye exams are good additions, but without surprise inspections, the directive risks becoming another circular gathering dust.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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