Physical health is taking center stage in the classroom. School and Mass Education Minister Nityanand Gond announced in the House that, starting next academic year, students in Classes 3 to 8 will receive mandatory physical education.
This initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, shifting the focus toward a more holistic "healthy student" lifestyle.
While schools have successfully integrated digital learning through e-content and smart classrooms, the Minister emphasized that physical training is the vital next step to balance mental and physical growth.
By making exercise a core part of the curriculum, the government aims to ensure that every child develops the strength and stamina needed to excel. From the upcoming session, the playground will be just as important as the digital screen.