Water bells scheme forgottenby most govt. schools in city
The 'water bell' initiative, designed to ensure students stay hydrated during school hours, has been largely abandoned by government schools in the city. Despite official instructions to continue the practice, teachers and parents report that the bells are no longer being rung.
Why it matters
This highlights a failure in the implementation of public health policies at the grassroots level, potentially affecting student well-being during extreme heat.
The water bell, introduced by the School Education Department last year to ensure that students remained hydrated, has been forgotten by most schools in the city. Teachers say the initiative was not implemented properly last year as well.
The article reports on the failure of a government scheme by citing multiple perspectives, including parents, teachers, and officials, without taking a side.
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