Gurugram, March 27 -- The Faridabad district education officer's office on Wednesday directed all government schools in the district to prohibit making reels and short videos on school premises during working hours, citing concerns over discipline, academic disruption and student safety. In the order, seen by HT, the district elementary education officer (DEEO) Basant Kumar said it had come to the department's notice that teachers, staff and students in some schools were creating reels and short videos within campus premises. The order stated that such activities were adversely impacting the academic environment, disrupting classroom learning and affecting the overall decorum of educational institutions. The directive states that maintaining a focused academic atmosphere remains a priority. The order, however, allows certain exceptions such as content related to education, culture or public awareness may be created, but only after obtaining prior approval from the competent authority and under the strict supervision. Meanwhile, Saroj Dahiya DEEO for Gurugram, said that the department has repeatedly issued directions prohibiting the making of videos within school premises. She added that anyone is found recording videos inside the school, action will be taken against them....