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- A private school in Khatima, Uttarakhand, staged a classroom exercise where a child appeared with bandaged eyes to simulate vision loss caused by excessive mobile phone use.
- The performance caused students to cry and scream in distress.
- Education authorities have ordered an inquiry into the incident following the circulation of a viral video.
- The investigation will determine if the school's methods for raising awareness about screen time were inappropriate.
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- Submission of the inquiry report by the Khatima Block Education Officer.
- Potential disciplinary action against the school management by the education department.
- Development of new guidelines for school-led awareness programs in the district.
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Harendra Kumar Mishra
Udham Singh Nagar District Education Officer
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“necessary action would be taken based on the facts that emerge from the inquiry.”
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…of the matter. Udham Singh Nagar District Education Officer Harendra Kumar Mishra directed the Khatima Block Education Officer to investigate the incident and submit a report. Mishra told The New Indian Express that necessary action would be taken based on the facts that emerge from the inquiry. Khatima Sub-Divisional Magistrate Tushar Saini also acknowledged that activities that create fear among children should be avoided. The school management was advised to ensure that programmes conducted for children do…
Tushar Saini
Khatima Sub-Divisional Magistrate
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“activities that create fear among children should be avoided.”
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…and submit a report. Mishra told The New Indian Express that necessary action would be taken based on the facts that emerge from the inquiry. Khatima Sub-Divisional Magistrate Tushar Saini also acknowledged that activities that create fear among children should be avoided. The school management was advised to ensure that programmes conducted for children do not negatively affect their well-being. The inquiry is expected to examine how the activity was planned and conducted and whether…
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