With increased screen time and heavy schoolbags, even primary school students are developing back and neck pain.
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News1820-12-2025, 13:26

Ergonomic School Furniture Boosts Kids' Learning & Health: Why It Matters Now

  • Ergonomics, designing environments for the human body, is crucial for comfort, focus, and long-term health, with its impact starting in childhood.
  • Early ergonomics education in schools significantly improves children's growth, learning, and thinking, a national opportunity for India's 250 million students.
  • Macro-ergonomics in classrooms (layout, furniture, lighting) enhances attention spans, reduces stress, and boosts student motivation.
  • Comfortable, ergonomic environments allow children to focus on learning rather than discomfort, preventing early posture issues from screen time and heavy bags.
  • Integrating ergonomics into teacher training and school infrastructure, as suggested by Ganesh Sonawane, can yield lifelong benefits for students.

Why It Matters: Ergonomic school environments and early education are vital for children's better learning, health, and posture.

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