Kerala To Eliminate Classroom ‘Backbenchers’, Form Panel To Decide Seating Arrangement
Last Updated:August 05, 2025, 18:14 is The idea of eliminating backbenchers has been discussed in Kerala for some time, inspired by the Malayalam film “Sthanarthi Sreekuttan.” State General Education Minister V Sivankutty said that the concept of backbenchers can harm a student’s confidence and learning. (File Photo) Backbenchers in Kerala’s state-run schools will soon be…