The Karnataka School Education Department has issued a circular mandating schools to ring a ‘Water Bell’ at specific times during the school day as a reminder for children to drink water regularly. This initiative aims to promote better health and growth among students by ensuring they stay properly hydrated throughout the day.
Adequate water intake is essential for children’s physical development and overall well-being. However, many children lack proper awareness about the importance of drinking enough water regularly. To address this gap, schools are now required to remind students to drink water at fixed intervals, making it easier for them to develop healthy hydration habits.
The responsibility of ensuring children drink water at regular intervals lies not only with the students themselves but also with the teachers and school staff. The ‘Water Bell’ system acts as a simple yet effective tool to prompt children to take water breaks, especially during physically demanding times such as after playing or during the hot midday lunch period.
The circular specifies that this new rule applies to all schools in Karnataka, including government, aided, and private institutions. It covers all classes starting from Lower Kindergarten (LKG) to Upper Kindergarten (UKG) and beyond, ensuring that children at every stage of early education receive consistent reminders about hydration.
Furthermore, schools are instructed to provide easy access to clean drinking water during lunch and playtimes so that children can promptly hydrate themselves when the bell rings. Proper facilities for water availability at critical times are crucial for the success of this initiative.
By implementing the ‘Water Bell’ system, the Karnataka education authorities hope to foster a culture of health consciousness and encourage young learners to develop habits that will benefit their growth and cognitive function. This timely measure acknowledges the importance of water consumption for children’s health and underscores the school’s role in nurturing well-rounded, healthy students.
