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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
All schemes started by PM Modi during his stint as Gujarat CM have been immensely successful: Bhupendra Patel launches annual state-wide school enrolment drive
All the public interest schemes started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his stint as the Chief Minister of Gujarat have been 'immensely successful' and the efficacy of their results is there for all to see, CM Bhupendra Patel said on Thursday as he launched the 23rd edition of the annual state-wide enrolment drive – Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani – from Divda PM Shri School in Kadana taluka of Mahisagar district. While enrolling students to Balvatika, primary school and Class IX, and welcoming them to the school by gifting them educational kits, the CM said, 'When the PM (Modi) started the school entrance festival in 2003, the drop out rate was around 35%. This has been reduced to 0.85%, i.e. less than 1%. The state government has taken sufficient care to ensure that the children admitted to the school do not drop out of their studies.' He further said, 'The government stands by such children through the Namo Lakshmi and Namo Saraswati schemes to ensure that they do not face any inconvenience in their studies due to financial problems in their family.' Patel said the government has also taken care that the students come to school regularly. 'If a child is absent for even a day, the teachers go to their house and find out the reason behind it… if there is public participation in government schemes, everyone benefits and 100% results are obtained,' he added while appealing to the parents to be active in the School Management Committees (SMC). The CM said Gujarat is committed to 100% enrolment of children and all-round development through quality education while taking forward the annual enrolment drive started by the PM. In Ahmedabad city, Minister of State for Cooperation Jagdish Vishwakarma flagged off the drive by admitting students at Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation-run Kankaria Gujarati School Number 1 and grant-in-aid Shri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya in Maninagar. As per the data of Ahmedabad Municipal School Board, as of June 25, the total number of children admitted in Balvatika in Ahmedabad city for the year 2025-26 is 13,427, which includes 6,732 boys and 6,695 girls. The total number of new admissions in Class I is 3,406, including 1,723 boys and 1,683 girls. In addition, the total number of children who have passed out of Balvatika and got admission in Class I is 15,479, including 7,732 boys and 7,747 girls. Thus, a total of 32,312 children are included in Balvatika and Class I, including 16,187 boys and 1,6125 girls. The total number of children who have taken admission in Municipal Corporation schools from Class I till VIII from private schools is 2,941, including 1,568 boys and 1,373 girls. PM Modi had launched the Kanya Kelvani Mahotsav and Shala Praveshotsav in 2003-04 when he was the CM of the state. This year, the state government had declared that the theme of the drive would be 'Let's make Shala Praveshotsav a social festival'.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Gujarat CM launches 23rd edition of Shala Praveshotsav
Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched Shala Praveshotsav, the annual state-wide school enrolment drive of the govt, from Mahisagar district on Thursday. The CM, ministers and more than 400 officials of the administration will pan out in all districts to enrol children in kindergarten and Classes 1, 9 and 11 as part of the drive. An official statement said that the motto of this year's Shala Praveshotsav is 'Celebration of Society'. This is the 23rd edition of the annual school enrolment programme, which was started by PM Modi in 2003 when he was the chief minister of the state. Citing the success of Shala Praveshotsav, the CM noted that the school dropout rate dropped from 35% in 2003 to just 0.85% today. He added that the state govt, through schemes like Namo Lakshmi and Namo Saraswati, ensured that financial constraints do not hinder the education of students. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad An official statement said that assembly speaker Shankar Chaudhary, members of the state cabinet, and various officials welcomed young children entering school for the first time. Chaudhary enrolled children in schools in the border villages of Devta, Dipda and Mota Mesra in the Tharad taluka of Banaskantha district. Health minister Rushikesh Patel enrolled children in the girls' high school in Unjha, Mehsana district. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Agriculture minister Raghavji Patel presented educational kits and enrolled new students in schools in Jambuda, Alia and Bala villages of Jamnagar district. Water supply minister Kunvarji Bavaliya enrolled children in schools in Gorakhamadhi, Kadwar, and Dhamlej villages of Sutrapada Taluka, Gir Somnath district. The statement said that industries minister Balvantsinh Rajput enrolled children in schools in Siddhpur and Khodiyarpura of Patan district. Education minister Kuberbhai Dindor enrolled 35 students eligible for admission at Sukhsar Agriculture School in Fatepura taluka, Dahod district. Women and child welfare minister Bhanuben Babariya enrolled children eligible for admission to primary schools and kindergartens in Gandhinagar city. Forest and environment minister Mulubhai Bera took part in the enrolment drive at Khambhaliya in Devbhumi Dwarka district. Sapling plantation programmes were also held at several places to mark the annual school enrolment drive being held till June 28, the statement added.
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Gujarat CM Patel launches 23rd edition of statewide Shala Praveshotsav by enrolling children at school
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 26 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed the state government's commitment to expanding the reach of education through the triveni (trinity) of schools, teachers, and learning, to build 'Viksit Gujarat for Viksit Bharat' through societal development. He stated this during the state-wide launch of the 23rd edition of the Shala Praveshotsav - Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav, which was originally initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2003 during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat. The event was inaugurated at Divda PM Shri School in Kadana taluka of Mahisagar district, said the release. On this occasion, CM Bhupendra Patel enrolled children into Balvatika, Anganwadi, primary school, and Standard 9. He welcomed them with educational kits and engaged in warm, paternal conversations, inquiring about their families. The Chief Minister highlighted that public welfare initiatives launched by PM Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat's Chief Minister have seen great success. Citing Shala Praveshotsav, he noted that the school dropout rate has dropped from 35 percent in 2003 to just 0.85 percent today. He added that the state government, through schemes like Namo Lakshmi and Namo Saraswati, ensures that financial constraints do not hinder children's education. He stated that the government is committed to ensuring students attend school regularly. Teachers are also instructed to visit the homes of students who are absent, even for a day, to understand the reasons behind their absence. Emphasising public participation in governance, he urged parents to actively engage in School Management Committees (SMCs) to help achieve 100 percent outcomes. Echoing the spirit of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas,' he called upon everyone to contribute to the vision of a Viksit Bharat. At the inauguration of Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav and Shala Praveshotsav, Education Minister Kuber Dindor stated that the initiative was launched in 2003 by then Chief Minister and current PM Modi to ensure the holistic development of children. He noted that the dropout rate from Class 1 to 8, which was earlier around 35 percent, has now significantly declined. He added that CM Bhupendra Patel is committed to continuing this mission by ensuring 100 percent enrollment and quality education for the all-round development of children in Gujarat. In his welcome address, Dahod MP Jaswantsinh Bhabhor highlighted the remarkable progress in education in tribal regions and expressed gratitude to the state government led by CM Bhupendra Patel. District Collector Arpit Sagar delivered the vote of thanks. During the celebration of Vidyarambh, outstanding students and donors were felicitated by the Chief Minister. The event was graced by the presence of District Panchayat President Babubhai Patel, Panchmahal MP Rajpalsinh Yadav, senior leader Dashrath Bariya, District Development Officer Yuvraj Siddharth, along with officials, dignitaries, students, parents, and a large number of attendees. (ANI)
