Include CPR and  First Aid for Choking, Seizures, Fainting, Fever, Diarrhoea, Nose bleed etc in the School Syllabus From Class 7

• Choking, drowning, and seizures are leading causes of preventable deaths in children.
• In India, thousands of children lose their lives every year because help does not arrive in time.
• In most emergencies, bystanders have less than 4 minutes to act, yet over 90% of people do not know CPR or basic first aid.
• Students (above 12 years) can easily learn CPR, choking-response, seizure first aid, and emergency skills.
• Schools are where children spend most of their day,  making school-based training essential.

We request the Honourable Union Minister of Education to include a mandatory First Aid & Emergency Response module in the national school syllabus from Class 7 covering:

• CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) for cardiac emergencies
• Choking-response techniques (Heimlich maneuver, back blows)
• First aid for seizures (protecting airway, preventing injury, identifying warning signs)
• Basic drowning response & rescue awareness
• Emergency preparedness for teachers, staff, and students
• Creating school environments where quick lifesaving action is possible

Why this matters:

Most school staff and students are not trained in CPR or basic first aid, which is why many school emergencies become fatal - not because help is unavailable, but because no one knows how to respond in the first few minutes. With simple annual training sessions and minimal equipment, schools can easily integrate this lifesaving module without affecting regular academics.

This initiative is supported by Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, a pediatrician known for her strong advocacy on:

choking first aid,
CPR awareness,
seizure first-aid education,
and equipping communities to act confidently during emergencies.

She strongly believes that trained children and school staff can save lives, reduce preventable deaths, and build a culture of safety across India.

We urge the Honourable Union Minister of Education to prioritize this lifesaving change by making CPR, choking response, seizure first aid, and emergency training a part of the school syllabus from Class 7.

Sign this petition to protect children and empower the next generation with essential lifesaving skills.