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Every day across Indian cities, school bells ring for what should be the most joyful period on the timetable, Physical Education. But instead of the thump of running feet and shouts from the playground, classrooms stay full. Teachers rush to complete chapters, students copy notes, and the PE period, the only time children are meant to move freely disappears from the schedule. It happens quietly, but the impact is loud and lasting. By eating into playtime, schools are shaping a generation of sedentary children, more prone to obesity, insulin resistance, and attention disorders than ever before. What seems like an extra 40 minutes of study time could actually be costing them their long-term health.
