Ludhiana, Oct. 16 -- Despite assurances in the past that teachers would be free from non-teaching duties, the district education department has now tasked them to conduct health camps during the upcoming parent-teacher meeting (PTM) on Friday, a day meant to focus on students' academic performance and growth.

Reportedly, under the Mission Swastha Kavach campaign, schools have been asked to conduct blood pressure (BP) check-ups of at least 100 individuals, with students taking three readings per person under teacher's supervision. The department has trained just one science teacher per school to oversee the entire process, placing the enormous responsibility of guiding all students, ensuring accurate readings and maintaining detailed reco...