Yogi Adityanath announces second phase of Chalo School Campaign, calls on teachers, parents to ensure regular attendance
Lucknow, June 29
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday urged teachers and parents to work together to ensure every child attends school regularly as the state prepares to launch the second phase of its 'Chalo School Campaign' from July 1.
In a post on X, Adityanath said July marks not only the beginning of a new month but also a renewed commitment to fulfil the dreams of millions of children by bringing them to school.
"My esteemed fellow citizens of the state, July is not merely the beginning of a new month, but also the time for renewing our resolve to bring the dreams of millions of children to school. In Uttar Pradesh, the second phase of the 'Chalo School Campaign' is commencing from July 1," CM wrote.
He called upon teachers to make classrooms more engaging and appealed to parents to assess children beyond academic scores.
"Dear teachers, ensure that children do not view school merely as part of a daily routine, but show genuine interest in attending. Activities such as sports and games can serve as excellent means to achieve this," CM said.
Emphasising the role of parents in shaping children's future, Adityanath urged them to prioritise regular school attendance and evaluate children on the basis of their dedication and determination.
"Parents, evaluate your children not by their marks, but by their determination and dedication. It is you who must ensure their regular attendance at school," CM said.
CM said that the Campaign is a people's movement to light up Uttar Pradesh's future through education.
"Transform the 'Chalo School Campaign' into a people's movement. The future of Uttar Pradesh will shine brightly only when every child is nourished by education," CM added.
The second phase of Uttar Pradesh's 'Chalo School Campaign' is scheduled to begin on July 1 with the objective of increasing school enrolment and encouraging regular attendance among children across the state.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great initiative! But what about the quality of education? Making classrooms engaging is easier said than done when many government schools lack basic facilities like benches, fans, and proper teaching materials. Hope this campaign also addresses infrastructure gaps.
As a teacher in a government primary school, I'm cautiously optimistic. We need more support—training for new teaching methods, resources for sports activities, and community involvement. Parents often keep kids home for farm work. This campaign must tackle that hard truth. 💪
Impressive focus on education from Uttar Pradesh. As someone who works in social development, I've seen similar campaigns work wonders in other states. The emphasis on making school fun through sports and reducing rote learning pressure is a modern approach. Hope they measure outcomes rigorously.
I appreciate the sentiment but let's be real—many families in UP can't afford to send kids to school because they need the extra income. Free midday meals help, but we need conditional cash transfers or scholarships. Let's not just make speeches, but put money where the mouth is. 🇮🇳
"People's movement" sounds good. But in my village, parents still prefer private schools for English education. Government schools need better English teachers and digital classrooms. Otherwise, attendance will go up but learning outcomes won't. Sarakari school chale bache, padhe bhi ya nahi? 😕
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