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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
About 1.48 cr enrolled in govt schools: Min debunks Oppn claim of falling count
1 2 Lucknow: Basic education minister Sandeep Singh on Tuesday hit back at the Opposition for claims that enrolments at govt schools were dipping and said about 1.48 crore students were enrolled in council schools as of now. "A staggering 1,04,93,389 children are currently enrolled in primary schools, supported by a dedicated workforce of 3,38,590 teachers and 1,43,450 Shiksha Mitras. The govt is committed to maintaining an optimal student-teacher ratio of 30:1 in primary education and 35:1 in upper primary education," he said in the Legislative Assembly. Accusing the opposition of politicizing educational reforms and misleading the public, he said in upper primary schools, 43,01,483 students are being educated by 1,20,860 teachers and 25,223 instructors. Overall, council schools boast an impressive enrollment of approximately 1.48 crore students, guided by over 6.28 lakh educators, including teachers, Shiksha Mitras and instructors. Addressing concerns about school mergers, Singh said institutions with fewer than 50 students within a 1Km radius have been paired with resource-rich schools to enhance facilities and accessibility. "These mergers have not led to any school closures, as all council schools remain operational under the basic education department. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo The vacant school premises are being repurposed in collaboration with the ICDS department to host pre-primary, play school and nursery classes, with over 3,000 schools already partnering with ICDS and 19,484 ACCEs appointed on a contractual basis," he said. On the issue of raising the admission age to four years, Singh said such a move was not feasible under the current Right to Education Act, which mandates a uniform system nationwide. He highlighted that education and nutrition for children aged 3 to 6 are already being effectively provided through anganwadi centres. Singh also took the opportunity to highlight the Yogi govt's achievements since 2017, noting that over 27 lakh new students have been enrolled this year alone. He contrasted this with the previous Samajwadi Party administration, during which 3.45 crore children reportedly dropped out of school. The current govt, he said, has launched successful campaigns to bring these children back into the educational fold. In a bid to further elevate educational standards, Singh announced the construction of model composite schools at a cost of Rs 30 crore each, with two such schools planned for every district. He reaffirmed the Yogi govt's commitment to taking education quality to unprecedented heights, ensuring that every child in UP has access to a world-class education. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
UP govt to identify and enrol dropout children through household survey starting July 1
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday said a state-wide household survey will be conducted under the 'School Har Din Aaye Abhiyan' (SHARDA) to identify and reconnect children with formal schooling for the academic session 2025- 26. The campaign will be implemented in a phased manner and will be closely monitored. The first phase of the survey will be conducted from July 1 to July 31, while the second phase will run from August 16 to September 15, 2025, an official statement said. "The survey will cover all rural and urban households, including slums, brick kilns, mines, hotels, tribal regions, and migrant (nomadic) communities, to identify and enroll children aged 6 to 14 years," it said. According to the statement children who are considered dropouts include those kids who were never enrolled or have been absent for more than 30 cumulative days and scored less than 35 per cent in annual assessments or the NAT (National Achievement Test). The statement said children identified during the survey will be enrolled in age-appropriate classes and given intensive, curriculum-based training at the school level. It further said the responsibility of conducting the survey lies with school-level teams consisting of headmasters, teachers, Shiksha Mitras, instructors, BTC trainees, volunteers from NGOs, and staff from other departments. Each school will distribute the areas under its jurisdiction such as localities, hamlets, or wards, among these teams to ensure complete coverage. The aim is to make sure no family is left out and every child's details are recorded on time, it said. "Around 15 days after enrolment, a baseline assessment will be conducted using the SHARDA app to gauge their learning levels. Subsequently, quarterly assessments will be conducted in October, January, and March 2026," it added. Condensed textbooks and essential learning materials will be provided. Block-level trained nodal teachers and volunteers will be responsible for delivering this special training and guiding children as per the prescribed curriculum. It said that children from migrant families will be provided migration certificates to help them enroll at their new place of residence. "Teachers will also conduct regular home visits, follow-ups, and parent-teacher interactions to ensure consistent attendance and retention," it added. On linkage with social welfare schemes, the statement said, children from extremely poor families will be connected with relevant social welfare schemes of the social welfare department, labour department, and others. This initiative aims to bring stability and continuity in their education, it added. "Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath , the Uttar Pradesh government believes that education is not just a right, but a guarantee for every child's future," Sandeep Singh, Basic Education Minister, Uttar Pradesh, said. "If a child cannot reach the school, then education must reach their doorstep. SHARDA-like campaigns are being run with this vision in mind," he said. Singh said the government has treated this campaign as a priority and prepared a concrete implementation plan. "Our goal is to ensure no child is left out of school and everyone gets equal access to quality education," he said. "This initiative will not only help reduce dropouts but will also push the state forward in the direction of educational inclusion," he added. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
UP launches campaign to reconnect kids with formal schooling
Lucknow: Ensuring that every child has access to school, the state govt is launching the 'School Har Din Aaye Abhiyan' (SHARDA) from July 1. A statewide household survey will be conducted during academic session 2025–26 to identify and reconnect children with formal schooling. The initiative will be carried out in phases, with the first survey running from July 1 to July 31, and the second from Aug 16 to Sep 15. All rural and urban households, including slums, brick kilns, mines, hotels, tribal regions, and migrant communities, will be included in the survey to find and enrol children aged 6–14 years. Children who were never enrolled or were absent for more than 30 days, scoring less than 35% on annual assessments, will be considered dropouts. These children will be placed in age-appropriate classes and given specialised training. School-level teams, including headmasters, teachers, Shiksha Mitras, instructors, BTC trainees, NGO volunteers, and other department staff, will be responsible for conducting the survey. The areas will be divided among teams to ensure complete coverage and timely recording of every child's details. Identified children will receive intensive, curriculum-based training, with baseline assessments conducted via the SHARDA app. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Quarterly assessments will follow in Oct, Jan, and March 2026. Condensed textbooks and essential learning materials will be provided by trained nodal teachers and volunteers. Children from migrant families will receive migration certificates to facilitate enrolment in new locations. Teachers will conduct home visits and parent-teacher interactions to ensure attendance and retention. Additionally, children from impoverished families will be linked to social welfare schemes to stabilise their education minister Sandeep Singh said, "The Uttar Pradesh govt believes that education is a right and a guarantee for every child's future. Our goal is to ensure no child is left out of school."
