Parents at DPSG Meerut Road and its associated branches in Ghaziabad held a protest on Saturday, April 4, 2026, against a sudden change in school timings. The new schedule requires children to be in school from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, a move that parents claim is causing extreme exhaustion among young students. The demonstration outside the school premises highlights the growing frustration over the extended academic day.
Why are families protesting against the new DPSG timings?
The protest is driven by several concerns regarding the well-being of the students and the lack of communication from the school administration. Parents allege that the 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM schedule was implemented without any prior notice, disrupting the established routines of hundreds of families. Key issues raised during the protest include:
- Class 1 students are facing severe fatigue due to the nearly nine-hour school day.
- Parents report that the school bus services are currently inadequate to support the new schedule.
- Senior students in Grades 11 and 12 have also started a petition against long instructional hours, citing increased stress levels.
- The Indian Parent Association has stepped in, with representative Vivek Tyagi stating they will escalate the matter to higher authorities if not resolved.
Status of the school administration response
As of April 4, 2026, the administration of DPSG Meerut Road has not issued any public or official statement regarding the protest or the change in timings. While older school records showed timings typically ending between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM, the current extension to 5:00 PM represents a major shift in the school policy. Protesting parents have vowed to continue their demonstration until the school restores the original timings and addresses the commuting issues faced by the children.
