Bihar: School Teachers Banned From Using Mobile Phones During Class Hours in Madhubani

In a move aimed at enhancing classroom discipline and ensuring focused instruction, the district administration in Bihar’s Madhubani has officially banned school teachers from using mobile phones during teaching hours. District Magistrate Anand Sharma, a 2013-batch IAS officer, announced the prohibitory orders on Tuesday, emphasizing that the measure is intended to eliminate digital distractions in the education sector.

The directive comes after reports indicated that mobile phone engagement was hindering the quality of education provided to students. A video of DM Anand Sharma making the formal announcement has since gone viral on social media, drawing significant attention to Bihar's evolving administrative stance on employee conduct. Bihar Social Media Rules 2026: Strict Ban on Supporting Political Parties, Public Figures, and Objectionable Content by Employees.

This local order aligns with broader state-level efforts to regulate the digital behavior of government staff. Under the ‘Bihar Social Media Rules 2026,’ the state has already established strict guidelines prohibiting employees from supporting political figures or posting objectionable content on public platforms. Bihar Police Chief Bans Usage of Mobile Phones, Social Media for On-Duty Officers.

By restricting smartphones to emergencies only or requiring them to be kept outside classrooms, the Madhubani administration seeks to restore a professional environment. Officials stated that surprise inspections will be conducted to ensure compliance, with disciplinary action warned for those violating the new mandate. The move reflects a growing trend in Bihar to leverage administrative oversight for improved public service delivery.

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