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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
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 Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
More numbers, more minds: Mission maths starts in Delhi Government schools
What if students struggling with maths got a second chance, not through extra pressure, but with better support and special classes? That's the idea behind the Delhi government's latest move to expand its Mission Mathematics programme. Starting this academic session, students of Classes 6 and 7 in government schools will now be part of the initiative that has already shown promise in higher now, the programme was limited to Classes 8 to encouraging results in both internal assessments and Class 10 board exams have convinced the Directorate of Education (DoE) to widen its SUPPORT AND EARLY START FOR STRUGGLING STUDENTS A circular released on Monday, June 23, confirmed that the programme will now target a broader group of students -- those who need help, and those who just need the right who qualifies? According to the new plan, students who scored below 40%, passed with grace marks, or cleared compartment exams in maths will be can also nominate students based on what they, so far, observed in TRAINING, DIGITAL TOOLS, AND MONITORING TO STRENGTHEN DELIVERThe real work begins July 7, when Special Mathematics Enrichment (SME) classes kick sessions will run before or after school hours, in small batches of 20 to 25 students. Schools can rope in trained resource persons, using their School Management Committee (SMC) funds, if keep things practical and engaging, schools will receive digital learning materials three times a week -- worksheets, activity sheets, and practice questions -- aligned with the core Class 10 students, the DoE will go a step further. After the mid-term exams, a detailed performance analysis will be done to find and fix specific learning ensure it all runs smoothly, each zone will set up a Zonal Mission Mathematics by the Deputy Director of Education, it will include trained maths teachers and principals from government training is also on the SCERT will conduct workshops focusing on experiential learning, while competitions will be held at various levels to promote innovative teaching material.A central digital system is also in the works to track both attendance and progress.- Ends
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Free transport helps reduce dropouts in rural schools
1 2 Trichy: In a bid to improve access to education, over 700 students from remote villages in rural Trichy are receiving free transport to government schools through the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) programme. This year, the initiative has been expanded to include 200 more students, aiming to reduce dropout rates and address transportation barriers faced by families in these areas. The programme provides transport to government schools for students living in villages where the nearest school is more than 3 km away. Previously, only students up to Class 8 were covered, but this year the scheme has been extended to include students in Classes 9 and 10. The initiative is being implemented at a cost of ₹41 lakh in Trichy district. Under the programme, the School Management Committee (SMC) members and the headmaster of each school pass a resolution, after which the education department arranges for local private transport services. Depending on student numbers, the transportation is provided via Omni vans or larger vehicles. You Can Also Check: Trichy AQI | Weather in Trichy | Bank Holidays in Trichy | Public Holidays in Trichy The average cost per student is ₹6,000 monthly, paid directly to the transport provider. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest in SALIK shares today and be part of the city's growth سالك Learn More Undo The Block Education Officer (BEO) of each area monitors the programme's implementation. The majority of beneficiaries come from villages in Lalgudi, Musiri, Thiruverumbur, Thathiengarpet, Uppiliyapuram, Pullambadi, and Manachanallur. "Transport is crucial for retaining students in government schools. By eliminating the daily struggle to get to school, dropout rates naturally decline," said Thiruverumbur BEO K Marudhanayagam. However, not all remote areas are covered under the scheme. Recently, students from a village in Manapparai had to rely on a private vehicle arranged by locals after a lack of transport options. Similar issues have been reported in areas like Pachamalai, where transportation remains a barrier. "Awareness of the scheme remains a challenge. Many SMC members and headmasters are either unaware or reluctant to submit proposals," said an official. In some cases, schools like one in Sengattupatti, Thuraiyur, didn't submit proposals this year due to reduced student strength, while in others, a lack of available transport providers hampers implementation.
Hans India
22-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Delightful day for schoolchildren across the state
Vijayawada: It was a day of joyful unity and healthy activity for lakhs of schoolchildren across the state as they en-thusiastically celebrated International Yoga Day on Saturday. Schools buzzed with excitement from as early as 6 am, with students and teachers gathering to participate in various yoga sessions. Teachers took the opportunity to explain the importance of yoga for physical and mental well-being to the eager young participants. Following the yoga sessions, schools provided breakfast to the children before they joined the state-wide 'Yogandhra' programme. For this special occasion, school hours were adjusted from 6 am to 12 pm. The school Education department successfully organised Yogandhra across 61,266 government, private, and aided schools, witnessing the participation of nearly 60 lakh individuals, including students, teach-ers, school staff, School Management Committee (SMC) members, and parents. This massive event, with yoga performances by millions, marked a historic achievement for the state. B Srinivasa Rao, state project director of Samagra Shiksha, highlighted the significance of the event, stating that the mass participation across thousands of schools reflected the deep commitment of the education ecosystem to holistic student well-being. Director of school education V Vijay Ramaraju thanked everyone who contributed to the successful exe-cution of Yogandhra over the past month and ensured the grand observance of International Yoga Day. He specifically commended the dedicated efforts of nodal officers, department HoDs, RJDs, DEOs, APCs, MEOs, headmasters, teachers, physical education instructors, voluntary organisations, SMC, and PTA members, and parents, whose collective support made the initiative a resounding success.
Hans India
10-06-2025
- Hans India
Telangana: Academic Year 2025–26 to Start on June 12 – Key Dates & Holidays Announced
The new academic year in the state will commence on Thursday, June 12. The Education Department has released the School Education Academic Calendar for 2025–26. According to the calendar, classes will begin on June 12, 2025, and the last working day will be April 23, 2026. Summer holidays are scheduled from April 24 to June 11. Orders to this effect were issued by Education Secretary Yogitharana. The 2025–26 academic year will include a total of 230 working days. Meanwhile, the school trip program, which started on Friday, will continue until June 19. Key Exam Dates SA1 Exams: October 24 to 31, 2025 SA2 Exams: April 10 to 18, 2026 Pre-final Exams (for Class 10): To be completed by February 28, 2026 Public Exams: Scheduled for March 2026 Monthly and Special Activities School Management Committee and Amma Adarsh School Committee (AAPC) meetings will be held in the first week of every month. A No-Bag Day will be observed on the third Saturday of each month. Holiday Schedule Dussehra Holidays: September 21 to October 3, 2025 Christmas Break (Missionary Schools): December 23 to 27, 2025 Sankranti Holidays: January 11 to 15, 2026
