Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Bihar's 'Backless Saturday' Typo Sparks Education Department Criticism
The Bihar government in India announced a new initiative called 'Bagless Safe Saturday' and 'Anandiya (joyful) Saturday' to make school more fun for students.
However, the notice they sent out had a big mistake: it said 'Backless Saturday' instead of 'Bagless Saturday'.
This mistake made headlines and a politician named Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh criticized the education department for making such a basic error.
He also questioned why schools have classes on Saturdays and suggested making Saturdays half-days or holidays.
The initiative includes activities like cleaning the school, special awareness sessions, and other fun activities, but the typo has overshadowed the good intentions behind it.
Bihar government announced 'Bagless Safe Saturday' and 'Anandiya (joyful) Saturday' initiatives.
Notice issued by the Education Department contained a typo, writing 'Backless' instead of 'Bagless'.
Bihar MLC Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh criticized the typo and the education department's competence.
Singh suggested making Saturdays half-days or declaring every alternate Saturday a holiday.
The initiative includes various activities such as school cleaning, awareness sessions, and fun activities.
- Who
- Bihar government, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh
- What
- Typo in the notice for 'Bagless Safe Saturday' initiative
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- To make school life more engaging for students, but the typo sparked criticism
Education Department's Initiative
Criticism from MLC Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh
Purpose of the Initiative
Education Department's Initiative
The Bihar government aims to make school life more engaging for students through 'Bagless Safe Saturday' and 'Anandiya (joyful) Saturday' activities.
Criticism from MLC Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh questions the effectiveness of the initiative and the practicality of continuing classes on Saturdays.
Typo in the Notice
Education Department's Initiative
The Education Department issued a notice with a typo, writing 'Backless' instead of 'Bagless'.
Criticism from MLC Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh highlighted the typo as a reflection of the department's incompetence and raised concerns about the quality of education.
Continuation of Classes on Saturdays
Education Department's Initiative
The government plans to continue classes on Saturdays with various activities.
Criticism from MLC Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh suggested either declaring every alternate Saturday a holiday or making Saturdays half-days to reduce the burden on students.
- Initiative Name
- Bagless Safe Saturday and Anandiya (joyful) Saturday
- Typo in Notice
- Backless instead of Bagless
- Critic
- Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh, Bihar MLC
- Schedule
- 9:00-9:30 AM: School cleaning activities; 9:30-10:00 AM: Special awareness session; 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Bagless Safe Saturday activities; 12:00-1:00 PM: Additional Safe Saturday activities; 1:00-1:30 PM: Lunch
- Concerns Raised
- Quality of education, practical decisions needed, burden on students
