On Saturday, over 300 parents protested outside Delhi Public School (DPS) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, against the school's new schedule that extends daily school hours to seven hours. Parents voiced concerns that this change, particularly affecting younger children, leads to exhaustion and disrupts their daily routines. For instance, one parent noted that their Class 1 child now returns home at around 4:30 PM, leaving little time for play or homework. Another parent highlighted health issues, stating their Class 4 daughter often comes home hungry and fatigued after such long hours. In defense, school officials explained that the extended hours are aimed at improving academic coverage and include short breaks between classes. They emphasized that the adjustments were made after careful consideration of academic needs. Meanwhile, district education authorities, represented by Basic Shiksha Adhikari OP Yadav, acknowledged the complaints and stated that the standard school duration is usually six hours. They assured that the situation would be reviewed and necessary actions taken.