Categories: Education

Maharashtra schools reopen with integrated textbooks to reduce school bag weight

Schools in Vidarbha reopen on 30 June in accordance with the summer season.

Maharashtra schools reopen with integrated textbooks: Maharashtra state board schools reopened on Thursday for the new academic year 2023-24, with the government introducing the one bag per semester initiative for students in classes 1 through 8 beginning this academic year. Schools in Vidarbha reopen on 30 June in accordance with the summer season.

Maharashtra schools reopen with integrated textbooks

This year, textbooks have been divided into four sections. There is one textbook for each subject per semester. After each chapter, blank pages have been added to the textbook so that students do not need to bring notebooks to class. This year, government schools have adopted integrated textbooks and notebooks to reduce the weight of school backpacks. If successful, it will be implemented in private SSC institutions as well.

Deepak Kesarkar, minister of school education, has placed the onus on parents to ensure that their children transport only one textbook in their school bags. Teachers have also been provided with an online guidance session on how to make the most of the blank sheets supplied in the textbooks.

Schools in Mumbai welcomed students with flowers, chants, and music on Thursday. At the Hansraj Morarji school in Andheri, classrooms and greeting boards were decorated.

Government institutions have been instructed to provide free textbooks and uniforms on the first day of school. The implementation of the ‘One State One Uniform’ policy has been delayed until the following school year. Previously, the government desired that all state-run institutions require uniforms for students. In spite of the fact that the majority of schools had already placed orders for their respective uniforms, the government decided to institute a uniform policy for the upcoming school year. While schools have received Rs 300 per student for a uniform, most educational institutions are still anticipating the second payment.

Tamil Nadu schools reopening postponed again due to intense heatwave conditions

Eduvast Desk

Recent Posts

How Much Can You Earn and Still Get Medicaid in New York in 2025?

Medicaid eligibility in New York depends on household income and family size. In 2025, updated…

2 days ago

SSA change of address: How to update your information for uninterrupted Social Security payment

Changing your address with the Social Security Administration is important to keep receiving payments and…

2 days ago

Medicare Part B Premiums 2025: Income-Based Rates and Monthly Costs Explained

In 2025, Medicare Part B premiums will vary by income levels. Higher-income beneficiaries will pay…

3 days ago

Tariff rebate checks off the table: Here’s where the revenue is going instead

The government has ended tariff rebate checks, redirecting billions in collected revenue. Instead of direct…

3 days ago

US government begins drive to remove ineligible Medicaid enrollees: Who could lose coverage?

The US government has launched a campaign to remove ineligible Medicaid enrollees, sparking concerns about…

4 days ago

SSDI August 2025 Payment: Date, eligibility and who qualifies for the second deposit

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries will receive a second payment in August 2025.

4 days ago