# Noida schools told to limit smart-class screen time 2026-08-15T02:53:10+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Gautam Budh Nagar district administration has directed schools in Noida and Greater Noida to limit smart-class screen use to 30 minutes a day for Classes 1 to 5 and 60 minutes for Classes 6 to 8. The order covers government, semi-government and private schools. Schools must also continue using blackboards, greenboards and whiteboards instead of relying solely on digital boards. The directions followed parent complaints that some children spent four to five hours before digital boards. The administration cited risks including eye strain, headaches, reduced concentration and myopia, and urged interactive teaching. District magistrate Medha Roopam said digital boards should support classroom learning, not replace it. The All Noida School Parents Association questioned the blanket limits and the lack of prior consultation. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Gautam Budh Nagar, Greater Noida, Medha Roopam, NCERT, Noida Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/noida-schools-told-to-limit-smart-class-screen-time/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/noida-schools-told-to-limit-smart-class-screen-time/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.