Himachal bans mobile phone use in government schools for both students and teachers

The Directorate of School Education, Himachal Pradesh, has issued a strict directive prohibiting the use of mobile phones during school hours across all government schools in the state. The order, dated September 2025, applies to both students and teachers. Membership Form

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Citing mobile phones as a “prime concern” and a “major reason of distraction,” the notification states that the devices severely disrupt the learning process while also hampering academic and non-academic performance of students. It further highlights the social, psychological, and physical hazards linked to mobile phone use