Haryana Bans Mobile Phones for Teachers and Announces Summer Vacation Dates
Haryana bars govt teachers from bringing mobile phones in classrooms; summer vacation from May 25 to June 30

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The Haryana government has prohibited teachers from bringing mobile phones into classrooms to enhance the teaching environment. Additionally, summer vacations for schools will be observed from May 25 to June 30. These decisions aim to improve academic focus and infrastructure in schools across the state.
- 01The ban on mobile phones in classrooms is aimed at creating a better academic environment for students.
- 02Summer vacations for schools in Haryana will be from May 25 to June 30.
- 03The initiative was proposed by Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda and approved by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
- 04The government plans to develop 250 schools into model institutions with modern resources and quality teaching.
- 05Voluntary labor (Shramdaan) will be made mandatory in the curriculum of government schools.
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The Haryana government has implemented a ban on government teachers bringing mobile phones into classrooms, a decision aimed at enhancing the academic environment for students. This directive was announced during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, following suggestions from Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda. The phones will be deposited in the principal's office during teaching hours to prevent distractions. Additionally, summer vacations for schools in Haryana are scheduled from May 25 to June 30. In a related initiative, the government plans to develop 250 schools based on the model of Prime Minister Excellence Schools, which will offer education in both Hindi and English. These schools will be equipped with modern infrastructure, including smart classrooms and laboratories, and teachers will be selected through a rigorous screening process to ensure high-quality education. Furthermore, it has been decided that voluntary labor, known as Shramdaan, will become a mandatory part of the curriculum in government schools, promoting community involvement among students.
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The ban on mobile phones aims to minimize distractions in classrooms, potentially improving student learning outcomes.
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