In directive with the Ministry of Education, Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of India, the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has informed registered institutions about the prohibition of electronic cigarettes. The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage, and Advertisement) Act 2019 restricts the use of these devices in the interest of public health. The NBSE urges Heads of Registered Institutions to take necessary measures to educate students and teachers on the harmful effects of electronic cigarettes.
Smart Textbooks for Enhanced Learning Experience: NBSE has notified all Heads of Registered Institutions and stakeholders that Mathematics and Social Sciences textbooks for Classes IX and X, academic session 2024, were incorporated with QR Code technology. The Smart Textbooks aim to create interactive learning experiences by providing access to video explanations for each topic, sub-topic, activity, example, and exercise question. The use of QR Codes aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, fostering digital literacy and conceptual clarity. The NBSE therefore encouraged the dissemination of information to students, teachers, and parents, emphasizing the use of digital resources to enhance the teaching and learning process.