Bengaluru: In a major relief to students of Class 1 to 10, the Department of School Education and Literacy has issued an order capping the weight of School bags. The order is applicable for Government Schools, Aided and Unaided Private Schools, who should compulsorily abide by the regulations.
According to the order issued from the Office of Commissioner, Department of Public Instructions, the weight of School bag for the students of Class 1 to 2 has been fixed at 1.2 kg to 2 kg, Class 3 to 5 at 2 to 3 kg, Class 6 to 8 at 3 kg to 4 kg and Class 9 to 10 at 4 kg to 5 kg.
