Gujarat CM to lead statewide Shala Praveshotsav from Vadnagar
Gandhinagar, June 22
The 24th edition of the Kanya Kelavani and Shala Praveshotsav, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat, will be held from June 23 to June 25 under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
Chief Minister will lead the 24th statewide Shala Praveshotsav from BN High School in Vadnagar, where the pioneer of Shala Praveshotsav and the Prime Minister Modi received his education. In Vadnagar, the Chief Minister will facilitate the school enrollment of 389 students, from Balvatika to Class 11, including two children in Anganwadi, a release said.
In the 24th year of this Shiksha Seva Avirat Yatra (continuous educational service campaign) that began in 2003, a total of approximately 28.58 lakh children will be enrolled in 38,400 schools across the state during the three-day Shala Praveshotsav.
Accordingly, children who are above five years and below six years of age as on June 1 will be admitted to Balvatika, while children who are above six years and below seven years of age as on June 1 will be admitted to Class 1. In addition, students who have passed Class 8 will be admitted to Class 9, and students who have passed Class 10 will be admitted to Class 11.
Along with the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers, fficials, and around 465 dignitaries will participate in the Praveshotsav programme and join this service campaign by visiting schools and facilitating admissions for children.
During the Shala Praveshotsav, the dignitaries will review the educational achievements, physical infrastructure, and other accomplishments of schools in consultation with the School Management Committees (SMCs).
Shala Praveshotsav will make school enrolment a celebratory and inspiring occasion through the active participation of School Management Committees (SMCs), parents, and villagers.
— ANI
Reader Comments
28.58 lakh children being enrolled in just 3 days is impressive! But I hope the focus is not just on numbers but also on quality of education. Many government schools still lack basic facilities like proper toilets, drinking water, and good teachers. The review of infrastructure by SMCs is a good step, but the real test will be how many of these children actually complete their schooling. 🤔
Great to see the CM personally leading from Vadnagar, PM Modi's hometown. The symbolism is powerful - from where the PM studied to now launching enrollment drives across the state. This kind of continuity in good governance is what makes Gujarat's education system relatively better. Jai Ho! 👏🇮🇳
While this sounds good on paper, I hope the government also addresses the ground realities. Many children in rural areas still drop out due to poverty or family responsibilities. Also, involving 465 dignitaries for just enrollment sounds like a lot of bureaucracy. But if it genuinely improves enrollment and retention, I'm all for it! 😊
Impressive numbers! A three-day enrollment drive for almost 30 lakh children shows systematic planning. The involvement of SMCs and local community is key to making education accessible. Would be interesting to see how this model could be replicated in other states with high dropout rates.
Shala Praveshotsav is more than just enrollment - it's about creating a culture of education in villages. When parents see ministers and officials personally visiting schools to admit children, it sends a strong message that education matters. The Balvat
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