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Maharashtra Mandates School Bag Weight Limit at 10% of Student Body Weight

On September 3, 2026, the Maharashtra government issued a directive requiring schools to ensure student backpacks do not exceed 10% of body weight.

Shweta Talpade

Sep 4, 2026

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Maharashtra has directed schools to keep student bags under 10% of body weight.

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