Watee Bell scheme in schools
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▪️What is the Water Bell Scheme?
The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has introduced a dedicated water bell system in government and aided schools. This involves ringing a unique bell three times daily—typically at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM—to prompt students to drink water. Schools may adapt timings to fit their schedules. Teachers allocate 2–5 minutes for hydration in-class, limiting disruptions, while reminding students that hydration bolsters concentration and health .
▪️Official Announcements & Implementation Timeline
June 27, 2025: School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi announced the forthcoming statewide implementation .
June 29–30, 2025: Circulars were issued to district education officers, and schools in Coimbatore and other districts began implementing the system from June 29 onward .
Tamil Nadu aligns with the practice already adopted earlier in Kerala and Karnataka based on health benefits .
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Promote hydration to prevent dehydration-related issues like tiredness, headaches, urinary infections, and constipation .
Reduce health risks, especially during high temperatures or after physical activities.
Establish lifelong healthy habits among students.
Support Measures for Effectiveness
Schools must provide access to clean drinking water, with many installing RO units .
Students are encouraged to bring personal water bottles into classrooms .
Morning assemblies emphasize the importance of hydration.
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Schools in Coimbatore, Oosoor (Hosur), and other districts have piloted the scheme since late June .
In Hosur, the local government school uses the bell at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM, supported by RO water and clean toilets .
Subject to evaluation, the goal is for a statewide rollout across more government and private institutions.
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Time Action
11 AM / ~10:30 AM First water bell rings for 2–10 mins — students drink in class
1 PM Second bell—midday hydration time
3 PM Third bell—afternoon hydration
Teachers ensure students don’t leave class and that hydration doesn’t disrupt lessons .
▪️What is the Water Bell Scheme?
The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has introduced a dedicated water bell system in government and aided schools. This involves ringing a unique bell three times daily—typically at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM—to prompt students to drink water. Schools may adapt timings to fit their schedules. Teachers allocate 2–5 minutes for hydration in-class, limiting disruptions, while reminding students that hydration bolsters concentration and health .
▪️Official Announcements & Implementation Timeline
June 27, 2025: School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi announced the forthcoming statewide implementation .
June 29–30, 2025: Circulars were issued to district education officers, and schools in Coimbatore and other districts began implementing the system from June 29 onward .
Tamil Nadu aligns with the practice already adopted earlier in Kerala and Karnataka based on health benefits .
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Promote hydration to prevent dehydration-related issues like tiredness, headaches, urinary infections, and constipation .
Reduce health risks, especially during high temperatures or after physical activities.
Establish lifelong healthy habits among students.
Support Measures for Effectiveness
Schools must provide access to clean drinking water, with many installing RO units .
Students are encouraged to bring personal water bottles into classrooms .
Morning assemblies emphasize the importance of hydration.
๐ฃ๐๐๐ข๐ง ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ
Schools in Coimbatore, Oosoor (Hosur), and other districts have piloted the scheme since late June .
In Hosur, the local government school uses the bell at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM, supported by RO water and clean toilets .
Subject to evaluation, the goal is for a statewide rollout across more government and private institutions.
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Time Action
11 AM / ~10:30 AM First water bell rings for 2–10 mins — students drink in class
1 PM Second bell—midday hydration time
3 PM Third bell—afternoon hydration
Teachers ensure students don’t leave class and that hydration doesn’t disrupt lessons .
