UP government's key decision to reduce screen time

The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a major step to encourage reading habits among students and reduce excessive digital screen time. As per the new guidelines, students of all primary and secondary schools must read newspapers daily.

Schools will make Hindi and English newspapers available in their libraries. Students are required to spend a fixed amount of time each day reading newspapers to improve comprehension and awareness of current affairs.

The guidelines were issued on December 23 by Additional Chief Secretary (Basic and Secondary Education) Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma. As part of the initiative, students will read newspapers for 10 minutes during the morning assembly, covering editorial highlights, national and international news, and positive sports updates.