CBSE new rule: 6 day-working week for Class 6-Class 8

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has given school students of Class 6 to Class 8, a reason to worry. The Board has released a circular on curriculum updates for 2015-16 directing schools to remain open for six hours each day, for six days a week. However, the students of Class 5 will have a five-day functional school.
Although the kids will be allowed an off, the teachers have been directed to remain in the school premises for an additional 1 hour and 20 minutes, six days a week. The teachers are expected to use their extra time for better planning, preparation and feedback work for the school.