Govt decides to introduce “Lighter Bag, Brighter Student” policy from Class 1 to 5
Ministry has launched initiative for bag free environment for the students of primary class


Lahore: The government has decided to introduce the “Lighter Bag, Brighter Student” policy from class one to five.
“On the direction of Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood, the FDE in collaboration with the ministry has launched the initiative for bag free environment from class one to five.”
The initiative is aimed keeping in view the physical as well as mental health of the children of junior section and for this purpose, pigeon holes/ special racks have been established in all classes and the required textbooks have been arranged by the institution.
Under the “Lighter Bag, Brighter Student” policy by Federal Directorate of Education, students will only bring required copies as per timetable given, school diary and pencil box etc. Children will also bring loose sheets for class tests which can be easily checked and returned for parents and students record.
Federal Directorate of Education has also requested the parents to arrange a lighter bag/back pack for their children instead of heavy trolley or school bags.
Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood has remarked that the health of children is the highest priority of the incumbent government.

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