Bhopal: In an effort to boost student enrolment in primary and middle schools across Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav launched the ‘School Chalo Abhiyan.’ The campaign was inaugurated by the CM alongside State Education Minister Uday Pratap Singh at an event held in Bhopal.
- About the campaign
The four-day campaign aims to encourage parents to enroll their children in government-run schools and address the issue of dropouts, thereby ensuring universal education access. During the event, CM Yadav visited stalls set up by students from various schools. He interacted with them and praised their participation in extracurricular activities, including academics, sports, and cultural programs.
- Significance of the initiative
As per a report released during the recent budget session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, the state faces significant dropout rates among school-going children, particularly in the 15-16 age group. 14.1% of children aged 15-16 years have dropped out of school. Among them, the dropout rate is higher for girls (16.1 per cent) compared to boys (12.2 per cent). In the 7-10 years age group, the dropout percentage is relatively lower at 1.9 per cent. Among children aged 11-14 years, 3.2 per cent are out of school.
The national dropout rate for children aged 15-16 years is 7.9 per cent, which is nearly half of Madhya Pradesh’s 14.1 per cent. Similarly, the national dropout rate for children aged 7-10 years is 1.2 per cent, lower than MP’s 1.9 per cent.
Therefore, the ‘School Chalo Abhiyan’ comes at a pivotal time to combat these declining trends by promoting awareness about the benefits of government schools, improving infrastructure, and offering incentives for student retention.
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