New Delhi, 19 Oct 2025

The Indian government plans to update school bag standards to make them lighter and more comfortable. The Bureau of Indian Standards will study how to improve bags to reduce health risks for students.

Why New Standards Are Needed

The current school bag rules are from 1982 and do not match todays needs. Many students carry bags that are too heavy, which can hurt their backs. Doctors say heavy bags can cause long-term health problems. The new rules will focus on making bags that are the right size, weight, and shape for children. The current school bag rules are from 1982 and do not match todays needs. Many students carry bags that are too heavy, which can hurt their backs. Doctors say heavy bags can cause long-term health problems. The new rules will focus on making bags that are the right size, weight, and shape for children. This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Indian students are known to carry schoolbags weighing more than their body weight, putting their posture…

What the New Rules Will Do

The new standards will set rules for how school bags should be made. They will look at bags from other countries to make Indian bags better. The rules will make sure bags are strong, comfy, and safe for students. Companies that make school bags will have to follow these rules. This will help stop the sale of heavy, fancy bags that can harm children.

Updating the school bag standard will bring Indian products closer to international benchmarks, opening export opportunities while ensuring the health and comfort of students at home.

The government will finish the study and release new school bag rules soon. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.

Updated 19 Oct 2025, 19:58 IST; source: link