Delhi Government has issued an advisory, which prohibits the use of mobile phones in school premises.According to an advisory by Directorate of Education, “The parents are requested to ensure that their wards do not carry mobile phones in the school premises. In case, students bring mobile phones to the school, then the school authorities shall make adequate and appropriate arrangements for safe custody using lockers/others system etc.”The advisory also prohibits the teachers for the use of mobile phones in the areas where teaching and learning activities take place. The department have asked the not to use the phone in the classrooms, playgrounds, laboratories and libraries. “Teachers and other staff are refrained from using mobiles during the teaching and learning activities i.e. in classrooms, playgrounds, laboratories and Library etc.” it said.The advisory also directed the school administration to arrange for a helpline number, so the parents can contact on that in case of any emergency.“The school authorities may provide sufficient dedicated helpline numbers to the parents/students from where the students can receive and make calls. Accordingly, HoS of all Government Schools and all the HoS/Manager of Private Unaided/ Aided Recognized Schools of DoE are hereby advised to disseminate the above information to all the students and parents as well as all the teaching/non-teaching staff working in their schools and take necessary action,” it said.
