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From September 15, all government, aided, and private schools in Maharashtra must set up at least one student club. This move makes student clubs a compulsory part of school activities across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The School Education Department issued a directive mandating the formation of clubs in areas like arts, science, environment, sports, health, and social awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maharashtra Schools to Mandate Student Clubs from September 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials explained that the initiative is meant to extend learning beyond classrooms and foster leadership<\/a>, teamwork, and problem-solving among students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A senior department official said: \u201cThe idea is to create a space where children can explore interests, nurture talents, and work together on projects that build confidence and civic responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schools are required to inform both parents and students about the clubs and guarantee equal opportunities for participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teachers will serve as mentors, while students are expected to take the lead in planning activities, holding discussions, and organising events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School heads have been asked to submit compliance reports by the deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspections will be carried out to ensure the clubs are genuinely functional and not just created on paper, and that they remain active for the entire academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This directive aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which stresses experiential learning and the cultivation of \u201c21st-century skills\u201d like creativity, communication, and critical thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educationists Welcome Student Clubs, Say Move Could Reduce Academic Stress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educationists have welcomed the move, noting it could help ease academic stress by encouraging students to engage in non-academic activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some school administrators, however, expressed concerns about the lack of resources and time needed to implement the new mandate effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The department plans to release additional guidelines specifying the types of projects clubs can work on, such as cleanliness drives, road safety awareness, cultural showcases, and science exhibitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School authorities interviewed by THE WEEK showed mixed reactions\u2014some praised the initiative, while others criticised it for potentially cutting into students\u2019 study time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The principal of a prominent high school in Central Mumbai said: \u201cAlready with so many holidays in the upcoming holiday season, completing the syllabus is a challenge for teachers. Now this requirement of establishing student clubs will clearly impact a child’s academic learning time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents, however, expressed satisfaction, appreciating that the Education Department is encouraging development beyond academics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ayush Mopariah, a parent from Andheri, said: \u201cIt is definitely a welcome move and we are all for it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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