New social media rules implemented for government schools in Bihar

The Bihar government has implemented new rules for schools, under which teachers, non-teaching staff and students have been prohibited from making or uploading reels on social media. According to a report by The Hindu, as per this rule, no individual shall be able to make or share reels on social media without prior permission from the concerned authorities.

This decision was taken on Wednesday, 4 November, 2026. Prior to these new rules, the department had also implemented an official dress code for staff on 30 October, 2026. Recently, the condition of government schools in Bihar had become a subject of national debate, which had created difficulties for the state government.

Approximately more than 76,000 government schools are operational in Bihar. Out of these, there are about 47,000 primary schools, 25,000 upper primary schools and about 5,000 higher secondary schools. Approximately 6.6 lakh government teachers are working in all these schools. Recently, the NDA government led by the BJP had painted all 551 government model schools in saffron colour and stated that all modern facilities would be provided to the students studying there.

Historically, Bihar has been an important centre of education and is known as the home to some of India's oldest universities. During the medieval period, military conquests caused significant disruption to the educational institutions of Bihar. In recent history, significant changes have occurred in Bihar's education system, with a focus on improving access to education, quality and infrastructural facilities.