Citing that sleep is important for students of lower classes, the state education department is contemplating changing school timings for pre-primary and primary sections. The thought behind this is that early classes might deprive students of enough sleeping hours. School education minister Deepak Kesarkar himself suggested this last week during his address at an event in Pune organised by the educational trust Progressive Education Society. 

Kesarkar said, “A majority of schools in cities operate in two to three shifts. As a result, the first shift begins relatively early. School begins as early as 7 am in the state. However, adequate sleep is essential for these children’s brain development and overall development.” The minister added, “In light of this, changes to the morning schedules of pre-primary and primary schools are being considered. However, the final decision will be made only after consulting with educationists, experts, school management, and teachers.”