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India Gazette
3 days ago
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Gujarat: CM stays overnight in remote, border village; interacts with villagers to encourage school enrollment
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 28 (ANI): As part of the Shala Praveshotsav - Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has adopted a sensitive approach by staying overnight in remote and border-area villages to promote school enrollment among children. According to an official release, during his overnight stay, the Chief Minister held traditional 'khatla baithaks' with villagers, fostering community dialogue and embracing the spirit of rural life. During previous years' Shala Praveshotsav, Chief Minister Patel had stayed overnight in a rural area near the Madhya Pradesh border in Narmada district and in a village near the Maharashtra border in Dang district. He held interactive meetings with villagers and gathered insights about the developmental needs of these regions. On the third day of the 2025 Shala Praveshotsav, Saturday (June 28), Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel facilitated the enrollment of children in Kuran village, located near the India-Pakistan international border in Kutch district. Before leading the Shala Praveshotsav in Kuran, CM Patel arrived in Kutch on Friday. He stayed overnight in the village and conducted an evening dialogue session with the residents. The Chief Minister congratulated the villagers of Kuran, located near the international border, for their cooperation during Operation Sindoor by following the instructions of the administrative authorities and the armed forces. CM Patel highlighted to the villagers that even the most remote regions of Kutch have experienced accelerated development, driven by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated that the Renewable Energy Park has become a major hub for employment, and the Rann Utsav has brought economic prosperity to the rural communities of Kutch. Chief Minister assured the villagers that the government stands firmly with them and is fully committed to addressing and fulfilling their local development needs. On Saturday, the concluding day of the Shala Praveshotsav, the Chief Minister visited the school in Kuran village and facilitated the enrollment of 104 children, from Balvatika and Anganwadi up to standard 9. As part of this year's Shala Praveshotsav, over 1.34 lakh children are set to be enrolled in schools across the entire Kutch district. Chief Minister Patel also inaugurated the newly constructed primary school in Kuran, a village known as the sentinel of the border. The Chief Minister interacted with the newly enrolled children and held a meeting with members of the School Management Committee (SMC), guiding school and village infrastructure, the quality of education, and various development-related issues. Furthermore, he also urged parents to take an active interest in their children's education and to contribute towards building a Viksit Gujarat for a Viksit Bharat. Turning the Shala Praveshotsav into a celebration of development, the Chief Minister gifted development projects worth Rs 107.60 crore to the Kutch district. On the occasion, MLAs, office bearers, senior district officials, villagers, children, and their parents were present. (ANI)
India Gazette
5 days ago
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- 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)
