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Owing to deteriorating environment and climate change, observing environmentally friendly habits (Eco Habits) have assumed significance. The role of students as contributors to the solution to climate change, pollution and resource depletion is inevitable. Simple Eco Habits can help students contribute to sustainability efforts in environment protection initiative. The experts have listed some of the

SHAECH MONITORING DESK As a part of the National Survey on Extent and pattern for Substance Use in India, in order to understand the pattern and profile of substance use among school and college students across the country, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E) conducted a multi-site   survey   in 2018-2019  as  a   Focused  Thematic 

Teen drug use can greatly impact your child’s life. Learn how to help your teen make healthy choices and avoid using drugs and alcohol. Teenagers are at risk of drug misuse because of the way their brains develop. And in turn, drugs can affect brain development. Typical changes in social interactions, family life and independence

What are the common substances/ drugs of abuse? What are the local names of drugs? Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis / “ganja”, opium derived drugs / “abeem / afeem”, volatile substances like paint thinners, correction fluid, glue and sleeping pills and other medications are commonly abused as drugs by youth and adults in India. Is drug and

“Drugs are a waste of time. They destroy your memory and your self-respect and everything that goes along with your self-esteem.” – Kurt Cobain on the futility of substance abuse. SHAECH EDITORIAL DESK We have been experiencing an alarming increase in drug abuse among youngsters and teenagers in the recent years. The recent reports by

Is it punishment? Is it obedience? Is it rules? Is it enforcement? Is it always doing the same thing? Is it always doing the right thing? Is it consistency? Is it doing what you’re told? Is it rigid? Is it boring? Do you even get a choice? Do you just comply? To understand what discipline

Impact on Learning Process It is rightly said that, “Life without discipline is just like a ship without radar.” Let’s begin with the concept of Discipline. The term ‘discipline’ refers to a state of orderly conduct of an individual which is gained through training in self-control and in habits of obedience to socially approved standards

Discipline is a way to set limits for the students so that they know what is wrong and what is right.  This  improves  the  character  of  the  students  and  they  become  strong  as  well  as  self reliant. Discipline even develops the analytical skills of the students. So, when they grow up, they can exploit their

Outstanding schools are transparent about, their methods, proud of their achievements,and committed to each student’s success Excellence in education is often peddled as the ultimate goal for educational institutions – be it schools, colleges, or universities. When we talk about excellence in education, it bears several question marks. Is it about producing top-notch students who