Schools in UP will now have to conduct morning assembly sessions and other activities under the open sky. The idea behind this is to tackle diseases, like rickets caused by Vitamin D deficiency and boost calcium and Vitamin D levels in students.
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‘UP govt to hold extra-curricular activities in the open so that students get adequate vitamin D from the sunlight. As a part of the program, awareness talks will also be held at government schools in the state in addition to outdoor activities during free periods.
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According to state Additional Director (basic education) Lalita Pradeep: "Schools will now have to conduct morning prayers and other activities under the open sky. Most village schools already hold sessions outdoors, but those in urban and semi-urban areas will now have to follow suit. The focus will also be on organizing games outdoors." Read More..
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She said that the MHRD had asked all the 29 states and seven Union Territories to "promote sun exposure programs" in their respective schools.
This underscores the need to eradicate diseases caused by lack of Vitamin D.
As a part of the program, awareness lectures will also be held at government schools in the state in addition to outdoor activities during free periods.
During the growing-up phase, school children remain highly susceptible to bone deforming effects of calcium and Vitamin D deficiency, primarily manifesting as rickets.
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Source-IANS