Celebrating International Day of Yoga 2025: CBSE Schools

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a circular to all affiliated schools, urging them to actively participate in the celebration of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025. This year, as in previous years, the focus is on promoting the significance of Yoga for overall health, well-being, and a sustainable lifestyle.

The United Nations declared June 21st as ‘International Day of Yoga, and worldwide celebrations have effectively disseminated the importance of Yoga. The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, has also developed a dedicated portal (https://yoga.ayush.gov.in/yoga-sangam) with comprehensive details, digital assets, and the latest information regarding IDY activities. Additionally, ‘Common Yoga Protocol’ videos are available in 22 Indian languages.

Suggested Activities for Schools:

CBSE has requested schools to organize a variety of activities to commemorate IDY 2025:

  • Yoga Workshops and Seminars: Conduct sessions for students and teachers to encourage the practice and adoption of Yoga.
  • Mass Yoga Demonstration: Arrange a mass yoga demonstration on the International Day of Yoga itself.
  • Competitions: Organize Quiz and Essay Writing Competitions on Yoga-themes to foster interest among students.
  • Participation in Ministry of Ayush Competitions: Encourage students and staff to take part in various IDY competitions hosted by the Ministry of Ayush on the MyGov platform (https://www.mygov.in/), such as the E-Poster Competition, Essay Contest, and Yog Geet/Jingle Contest for IDY 2025.
  • Publications: Publish Yoga & IDY-specific articles in the school’s e-newsletter, bulletin, or magazine.
  • Yoga Quiz: Participate in the Yoga Quiz organized by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with MyGov (https://quiz.mygov.in/quiz/international-day-of-yoga-2025-quiz/).
  • Utilize Namaste Yoga App: Promote the Namaste Yoga App (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=yoqatracker.np.com.yogatracker&hl=en), a health solution offering access to yoga-related information, events, classes, and physical activity tracking (step count and calories burnt).

Schools are advised to conduct these activities while adhering to all instructions issued by their respective State/UT Governments regarding summer vacations. A brief report of the activities, including 2-3 photographs, should be uploaded by schools at

https://forms.gle/vCT6tWpcZEoTEqEQ8.

CBSE encourages all students and stakeholders to participate enthusiastically in these activities to ensure the grand success of the International Day of Yoga celebration.

Link to Official  Notification : https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2025/34_Circular_2025.pdf

Establishing ‘Sugar Boards’ in Schools to Monitor and Reduce Sugar Intake Among Children

In a recent circular, CBSE informed  that, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body formed under section (3) of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005 (No.4 of 2006) to ensure that rights of the children are protected especially those who are most vulnerable and marginalized. Over the past decade, there has been a significant increase in Type 2 diabetes among children, a condition once primarily seen in adults. This alarming trend is largely attributed to high sugar intake, often due to the easy availability of sugary snacks, beverages, and
processed foods within school environments. The excessive consumption of sugar not only increases the risk of diabetes but also contributes to obesity, dental problems, and other
metabolic disorders, ultimately impacting children’s long-term health and academic performance. Studies indicate that sugar constitutes 13% of daily calorie intake for children
aged 4 to 10 years, and 15% for those aged 11 to 18 years, substantially exceeding the recommended limit of 5%. The proliferation of sugary snacks, beverages, and processed
foods, often readily available in school environments, contribute significantly to this excessive intake.

In view of above, all schools are requested to:
1. Establish ‘Sugar Boards’ where information is displayed for educating students about the risks of excessive sugar intake. These boards should provide essential information, including the recommended daily sugar intake, the sugar content in commonly consumed foods (unhealthy meals such as junk food, cold drinks, etc.), health risks associated with high sugar consumption, and healthier dietary
alternatives. This will educate students about informed food choices and promote long-term health benefits among students.
2. Organize awareness seminars/ workshops in this regard.
A brief report of the above and few photographs may be uploaded by the schools at the following link, in pdf format, on or before 15th July 2025:
https://shorturl.at/E3kKc

Sapnon Ki Udaan – E-Magazine by CBSE

This is to formally announce regarding the “Sapnon Ki Udaan” e-magazine, an initiative of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Following the successful launch on August 23rd, 2024, and as a continuation of CBSE circular Acad 82 dated September 23rd, 2024, CBSE is delighted to share that “Sapnon Ki Udaan” will now be published monthly, commencing from May 2025.

The theme for the upcoming May 2025 edition is “Food and Cuisines of India.” CBSE encourages students and teachers to explore the diverse culinary of our nation and submit their original entries in both Hindi and English, with a limit of one best entry per language per school.

CBSE requests all Principals to disseminate this information widely among students, teachers, parents, and staff members, encouraging enthusiastic participation in this enriching initiative.

For reference, the link to the December 2024 edition of “Sapnon Ki Udaan” is provided below:

https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/Sapno_Ki_Udaan_E-magazine.pdf

For any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Link to official Notification : https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2025/20_Circular_2025.pdf

CBSE Pre-Subroto Cup Football Tournament 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the exciting CBSE Pre-Subroto Cup Football Tournament 2025, paving the way for talented school teams to compete in the prestigious national-level Subroto Cup.

The ‘Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society’, under the aegis of the Air Force Sports Control Board, annually organizes the esteemed ‘Subroto Cup Football Tournament’, a unique platform where champion school teams from across India’s States and Union Territories showcase their sporting prowess. This year, CBSE-affiliated schools will also have the opportunity to participate through the newly announced CBSE Pre-Subroto Cup Football Tournament 2025.

This pre-tournament will feature competitions in the following age groups for both zonal and national levels:

Girls (Under-17)
Boys (Under-15)
Boys (Under-17)

The National Winner teams from the CBSE Pre-Subroto Cup will earn the opportunity to participate in the main Subroto Cup Football Tournament 2025, organized by the Air Force Sports Control Board.

Here are some important points for schools to note:

Registration Fee: Each participating team needs to remit a registration fee of ₹ 2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only) online to the Subroto Sports Control Board at www.subrotocup.in.
Accommodation and Meals: Participating teams will be required to pay ₹ 500/- per head per day to the organizing school for their accommodation and meals.
Rules and Regulations: All interested schools are advised to thoroughly review the rules and regulations of the Subroto Cup, which are available at https://www.subrotocup.in/.

Calling Schools to Organize!

Schools interested in organizing the CBSE Pre-Subroto Cup Football Tournament 2025 at the zonal or national level can apply online at https://cbseit.in/cbse/2024/sports/Login/Index_subroto until 3:00 PM on May 1st, 2025.

The tentative dates for organizing these tournaments are between May 10th, 2025, and June 10th, 2025.

Schools that are selected to organize the CBSE Pre-Subroto Cup will receive a Sports Grant of ₹ 2 lakh for zonal level tournaments and ₹ 3 lakh for national level tournaments.

Interested schools should register their teams for the ‘CBSE Pre-Subroto Cup Football Tournament 2025’ at https://www.subrotocup.in/register under the ‘CBSE’ (Institution Category).

After successfully registering, please send a confirmation email to the CBSE organizing venue schools. The list of venue schools and the specific dates of the tournaments will be shared shortly, so keep an eye out for further updates!

For any further queries or information, schools can reach out to Dr. Manjit Singh, Head (Sports), CBSE at [email protected] or [email protected].

Get your teams ready, and prepare for an exhilarating journey in the CBSE Pre-Subroto Cup Football Tournament 2025! This is your chance to shine and potentially represent CBSE on the national stage at the Subroto Cup!

Link to the Official Notification – https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2025/19_Circular_2025.pdf

Best wishes for a successful tournament!

Summer Theme Party

Klorofeel School conducted a Summer Theme Activity on April 21st, 2025 for Classes 1 and 2 by the Symphony Team. The Students discovered how to stay safe from scorching heat with umbrellas, sunglasses, and hats. A highlight was the lemonade-making session, followed by a heartwarming sharing moment with KG children. Here students from Class 1 & 2 made lemonade and invited KG Students to the stall and buy it.

The “Lemonade Stall” introduced basic money concepts as children bought and sold the refreshing drink. Important lessons on hygiene and the downside of sugary drinks were also shared, promoting healthy choices like homemade lemonade. This engaging event successfully blended fun with awareness about Summer

CBSE Student Enrichment Activities 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a calendar for Student Enrichment Activities for 2025, designed to foster holistic development and provide students with a platform to explore their interests and talents. Here is the list:

S.No. Proposed Date and Month Name of the Activity Place/Mode of Conduct
1 April 2025 (Bi-annual) Expression Series Online
2 April-May 2025 Science Challenge Online (Schools across the country)
3 May-September 2025 Budding Authors Programme Online (Schools across the country)
4 19-Jun-25 National Reading Day Schools across the country
5 21-Jun-25 Celebration of International Day of Yoga Schools across the country
6 July-August 2025 Aryabhata Ganit Challenge Online (Schools across the country)
7 July-September 2025 CBSE Reading Challenge Offline and Online (Schools across the country)
8 July-September 2025 CBSE Games Various venues across the country
9 July-December 2025 (Annually) Heritage India Quiz Mixed (Online & Face to Face)
10 September 2025 (Annually) Story Telling Competition Online
11 September-December 2025 Science Exhibition Various Venues across the country
12 October 2025 (Bi-annual) Expression Series Online

The Circular further asked. School heads are encouraged to motivate their students to participate enthusiastically in these enrichment activities and make the most of these opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

CBSE Science Challenge 2025-26: Key Information for Schools

The CBSE is organizing the Science Challenge 2025-26 for students of Classes VIII to X, and the theme is Science, Environment, and Sustainability. The challenge comprises two stages:

Round One (School Level):

  • Schools must register the number of participating students on the Science Challenge Portal (https://cbseit.in/cbse/2025/scicomp/login.aspx) using LOC credentials between April 11th and 17th, 2025.
  • The school will conduct Round One using a MCQ-based paper available on the portal from April 21st to 25th, 2025.
  • Schools will identify and subsequently register 6 students (2 from each of Classes VIII, IX, and X) for Round Two on the portal between April 28th and May 2nd, 2025.

Round Two (Inter-School Level):

  • A computer-based challenge will be conducted by the CBSE for registered students between May 5th and 9th, 2025.
  • Detailed modalities for Round Two will be communicated to participating schools.

Participation is free. Round Two participants will receive online certificates, and top performers will be awarded appreciation certificates. Schools are encouraged to facilitate student participation. For clarifications, schools can contact [email protected].

Link to Official CBSE Circular : https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2025/16_Circular_2025.pdf