UP CM Yogi to launch “School Chalo Abhiyan”
Under the drive starting April 1, 2023, the UP govt will make an effort during this session to enrol again those children who have dropped out of schools
With the aim of ensuring 100 per cent enrolment in primary and upper primary schools under the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council, chief minister Yogi Adityanath will launch the “School Chalo Abhiyan” here on Saturday (April 1), said the government in a press release on Friday.
The event will take place at Lok Bhawan and will be broadcast live. The state government runs the campaign every year, it added.In April last year, the CM had started this campaign from the aspirational district Shravasti. The state government has enrolled many children in schools under the campaign. As part of the drive, the Yogi government will make an effort during this session to enrol again those children who have dropped out of schools.
Director general, school education, Uttar Pradesh, Vijay Kiran Anand said, “Uttar Pradesh has been at the forefront of enrolling maximum number of students in government schools. Efforts are being made to bring back the remaining children as well. We have identified 4 lakh children. A lot of work has been done on home visits and tracking of boys and girls working in domestic industries.”
Under the “School Chalo” campaign, events will be organised in selected model schools in aspirational blocks. During this, the respective minister in charge and a public representative will be present.
As part of the drive, teachers will visit the homes of children who have dropped out of school. Home visits, especially of girls, will be done and they will be encouraged to return to school. Their parents will also be made aware of the ₹1200 they will receive via DBT for purchasing uniforms, shoes, socks and stationery for their wards.
In addition, schools and students with a very low attendance rate will also be targeted. At the same time, meritorious boys and girls will be encouraged through holding of “Shiksha Chaupal” in villages. Parent-teacher and school management committee meetings will also be organised.
