Explained: How CBSE’s new skill based learning framework will reshape classes 6 to 8

CBSE mandates skill education for Classes 6-8 from 2025-26, integrating hands-on learning in three work domains. This reform aims to reduce rote learning and expose students to real-life skills, but concerns about infrastructure, academic overload, and equitable implementation persist. The initiative requires schools to allocate dedicated hours, train teachers, and develop labs.