West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari suggested restricting mobile phone use in schools during a Teachers’ Day programme on Saturday. He said Gujarat does not allow phones until Class 12 and supported similar curbs despite possible political costs. Adhikari also launched the Swami Vivekananda Merit Scheme and announced two CM Shri schools in each district.

Kolkata: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday while attending a programme on Teachers Day suggested restrictions on the use of mobile phones in schools.

“In Gujarat mobile phones are not used till class 12. I know my votes may go down but I will still say that use of mobile phones in schools should be restricted,” said Adhikari.

The West Bengal Chief Minister had also inaugurated the ‘Swami Vivekananda Merit Scheme’ in higher education and also announced two ‘CM Shri’ schools, modelled after PM Shri schools, will be opened in each district.

“Admission to such schools will be done only on merit basis. The admission will start from class 6. These schools will have all facilities including smart boards,” further added Adhikari.