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Time of India
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Schools ban plastics, urge students to adopt eco-friendly alternatives
Ranchi: Various schools across the city have strictly enforced no-plastic rules within their campuses to ensure environmental sustainability. From classrooms to canteens, plastic is now off-limits, and students are being actively encouraged to adopt eco-friendly alternatives as part of a broader mission to reduce plastic waste and instil environmentally conscious behaviour from an early age. Educational institutions are now viewing environmental education as a way towards sustainable development. Schools have not only banned plastic water bottles, pencil boxes, and carry bags, but some have gone a step further by disallowing chocolates on campus, as they often come wrapped in plastic packaging. At many schools, canteens have adopted sustainable serving practices where food is now served in paper containers or steel plates, eliminating single-use plastics altogether. Disposable plastic spoons, straws, and containers have been replaced with biodegradable or reusable alternatives. Academic coordinator at Oxford Public School, Ravi Shekhar, said, "Children are the best agents of change. When they stop bringing plastic bottles or snacks wrapped in plastic, it influences parents as well. This habit, once developed in school, will shape their outlook towards sustainability for life." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo In addition to bans, schools organise awareness campaigns, debates, poster-making competitions, and cleanliness drives through the eco club. These programmes aim to engage students and educate them about the dangers of plastic pollution, microplastics, and the importance of the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Principal of Kairali School, Rajesh Pillai, said, "This is not a temporary campaign. Through the eco club, various activities are being organised from time to time. By banning plastic and encouraging alternatives, we are preparing our students not just for exams, but for a future where sustainability will be a key survival skill."
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
CBSE schools to introduce blood sugar tests for students
1 2 Ranchi: Schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) are preparing to implement a new health initiative aimed at monitoring and reducing sugar intake among students. Following a recent circular from the CBSE, all affiliated institutions have been directed to establish ' Sugar Monitoring Boards ' and conduct regular blood sugar check-ups as part of a broader campaign to combat childhood obesity , type 2 diabetes , and other lifestyle-related health issues. Schools conduct eye, dental, weight, and height check-ups, but starting this academic year, sugar testing will also be added to the list. According to school authorities, the implementation will begin soon after the summer vacation. Principal of Vikas Vidayalaya, P S Kalra, said, "We already have a 16-bed hospital within our campus, as ours is a boarding school, and all essential healthcare facilities are available to students around the clock. In line with CBSE's recent directive, we will now be adding blood sugar testing to our regular health check-up list to ensure early detection and better health management." According to educationalists, this initiative is in line with recommendations from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), a statutory body under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Rajesh Pillai, principal of Kairali School, said, "Our school's health committee regularly monitors students' height and weight as part of routine check-ups. Now, we're also adding sugar level testing to ensure a more comprehensive health assessment. This will help us identify early signs of metabolic issues and guide parents accordingly." The CBSE guideline said, "Studies have shown that sugar constitutes 13% of daily calorie intake for children aged 4 to 10 years, and 15% for those aged 11 to 18 years, far exceeding the recommended limit of 5%."
