Delhi schools to have mini snack breaks after AAP government reveals "New Rule Book"

In order to combat widespread malnutrition among pupils, the Arvind Kejriwal government has enacted a new law for Delhi schools. It has been agreed that micro snack breaks and family counselling sessions would be implemented in all Delhi schools to fight the issue that impedes children's optimal physical and cognitive development.

According to a recent circular from the Directorate of Education, all schools will incorporate a 10-minute short break in their school schedule. The mini-break should take place 2.5 hours before the lunch break.

The idea behind the change is to provide pupils with more opportunities to eat more food. Typically, a student will eat breakfast in the morning and lunch in the afternoon. Following the implementation of this rule, they will receive an additional meal, which may bridge the nutritional gap.


The government has urged schools to develop a weekly calendar and three meal options, which must contain seasonal fruits, sprouts, salad, roasted chana, and peanuts.

Each class should have a copy of the planner. The goods offered to the pupils must be inexpensive and consumed during the snack break. The plan should be overseen by the principal or home science instructors. According to the circular, micro snacks with low volume and good nutrition should be chosen in the weekly calendar in evening shift schools. Teachers should counsel kids' parents and inform them about the benefits of a good diet on academic achievement, attention span, physical activity, and growth. Class teachers are also expected to keep track of their kids' height and weight.

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How many government schools are there in Delhi?
There are 1027 schools in Delhi.

When did AAP come into power in Delhi?
AAP came into power in the year 2014.