New Delhi, March 26 The Delhi government has directed all schools to ensure that students, teachers, and staff do not create short videos or reels during school hours, emphasizing that academic work, discipline, or the dignity of institutions should not be compromised by such activities.
In a circular issued on Wednesday, the Directorate of Education (DoE) said that it has come to their notice that short videos are being created on school premises for entertainment, and that school heads should strictly prohibit such practices during class hours.
The directive emphasized that any activity that disrupts the teaching-learning process or distracts students must be prohibited, and that the decorum and dignity of institutions should be maintained, with the focus remaining on education.
However, the department stated that content related to "academic, cultural, or awareness themes may be created" with prior approval from the competent authority and under the supervision of a teacher, while ensuring that academic activities are not interrupted and the safety and privacy of students are safeguarded.
It also stated that no inappropriate, non-academic, or promotional material should be recorded on school premises.
"All school heads have been instructed to disseminate these directions to staff and students and ensure strict compliance, warning that any violation of these instructions will be viewed seriously," it stated, and marked the matter as "most urgent".