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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

Shweta Talpade

Sep 4, 2026

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

  • •School bags must weigh less than 10% of student weight
  • •Maharashtra education department starts inspection drive
  • •New rules aim to protect students from spinal injuries

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

Source: MBN News Desk
#Maharashtra Government#Education Department#School Bag Weight#Student Health#Mumbai#School Inspection#Ministry of Education#Backpack Regulations

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