The State Government has directed to organise Bal Sabha activities in all Government schools every Saturday. Bal Sabhas will be held in first 3 periods. Training has already been imparted to conduct Bal Sabha activities properly. Guidelines about it have also been uploaded on education portal.
Four Houses have been constituted for Bal Sabha in every school. Essay writing will be held on first Saturday, extempore speech on second, quiz forum on third and painting, singing, instrument playing, handicraft etc activities will be held on fourth Saturday of the month. Running shield/trophy will be given away to individual participants and Houses at the end of year on the basis of marks obtained during the year. The House securing highest marks will be conferred the running shiled/trophy. Ten percent representatives of the House securing highest marks will be awarded.
Bal Sabha Houses will be named after 4 great persons. Students of all classes will also be divided into 4 Houses. Every House will have a leader and Deputy leader. From class IX to XII, 4 leaders and 4 teachers will be made in-charge of Houses. Participation of every school in House activities will be mandatory.
The state government has asked all District Education Officers to instruct principals and high and higher secondary schools to ensure Bal Sabha activities. Directives have been given to School Education Department’s Divisional Joint Directors, District Education Officers and other officers to monitor Bal Sabha activities on mandatory basis during their inspections of schools. The government is of the opinion that from academic and all-round development’s perspective, Bal Sabha activities help students meet the challenges of life easily. House activities develop leadership skill and harmony with fellow students. Such activities also generate abilities of listening, speaking and writing in accordance with minimum skill level prescribed by National Council for Educational Research and Training.