West Bengal CM Proposes Mobile Phone Restrictions in Schools
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has proposed a ban on mobile phone usage in schools across the state, citing the existing model in Gujarat where phones are restricted from Class I to Class XII. Speaking at a Teachers’ Day event in Newtown, the Chief Minister acknowledged the potential for political backlash but maintained that the regulation is necessary for the education system. During the same event, Adhikari inaugurated the ‘Swami Vivekananda Merit Scheme’ and announced plans to establish two ‘CM Shri’ schools in every district. He also stated that teacher recruitment through the School Service Commission will be expedited in accordance with Supreme Court timelines, with a greater focus on written examination results. Additionally, the Chief Minister called for the education community to remain united against those who question national patriotism.
Why it matters
The proposed phone ban and school infrastructure reforms directly impact students and teachers across West Bengal, potentially altering daily classroom management and state-level recruitment processes.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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