NCERT Proposes 10 Bagless Days for School Students 6 – 8

August 2, 2024

To reduce academic pressure on students in Classes 6 to 8, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has proposed 10 ‘bagless days’. These days are meant to encourage hands-on learning and vocational experiences.

Purpose of Bagless Days

The main goal of bagless days is to move learning outside traditional classrooms. This helps students interact with their community and learn practical skills for future jobs.

Implementation Guidelines

Duration and Scheduling: Schools must set aside at least 10 days (about 60 hours) for bagless activities during the school year.
Teacher Involvement: Teachers will plan these activities and work with local experts like carpenters and potters to provide practical experiences.

Learning Themes

Science, Environment, and Technology: Activities include exploring local plants and animals, testing soil and water, and attending workshops on drones and artificial intelligence.
Public Office, Local Industry, and Business: Students will visit panchayat offices, banks, and dairy farms to learn about public services and industry operations.
Art, Culture, and History: This includes cultural activities such as puppetry and dance, and visits to historical sites and national events.

Expected Outcomes

The initiative aims to improve students’ ability to observe and learn practical skills. It helps them understand and respect local jobs while encouraging a sense of community and the value of hard work. It also aims to make learning more interesting and varied beyond traditional classroom lessons. A PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education trial project showed that bagless days made students much more interested in learning job skills. This supports the wider educational goals in the National Education Policy 2020.

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