Chief Minister extends best wishes to students and teachers on ‘Shala Pravesh Utsav’
Over 4,318 balwadis are expected to open this year
State government developed bilingual books in 20 languages and dialects
Raipur, 25 June 2023//
Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel extended his best wishes on the commencement of the new school session, which is celebrated through ‘Shala Pravesh Utsav’, on June 26. Encouraging teachers to contribute wholeheartedly, he emphasises the significance of making a meaningful start to the new session. The state government and teachers together have the responsibility of advancing education in Chhattisgarh. Last year, 5,173 Balwadi were established, and this year an additional 4,318 will be opened, bringing the total to 9,491.
The Chief Minister urged the school administrations to conduct ‘Shala Pravesh Utsav’ to warmly welcome the students across the state. He appealed to the people’s representatives and public to visit their nearest schools on ‘Shala Pravesh Utsav’, uplift children’s spirits, and support teachers in enhancing the education system’s quality through regular school visits.
The school administration has made several preparations to provide free textbooks, uniforms, and other essentials to students on ‘Shala Pravesh Utsav’. Additionally, the girl students enrolling in 9th grade will receive free bicycles. The beginning of a new education session provides an opportunity to improve the quality of education through people’s participation. The government is committed to ensuring that all necessary arrangements are in place from the first day of school, fostering an environment conducive to excellent education across the state.
Chief Minister Mr. Baghel shared that the state government has established 377 English-medium and 350 Hindi-medium schools in the state under the ‘Swami Atmanand Utkrisht Vidyalaya Yojana’. These schools have gained more popularity than private institutions. The government has prioritised teaching in English to equip children with confidence for global competition. Simultaneously, the state government has made significant efforts to educate students in local dialects as well. Bilingual books in 20 languages and dialects have been developed, enabling children in Chhattisgarh to begin their studies in their mother tongue.
Chief Minister Mr. Baghel addressed the long-standing issue of dilapidated school buildings, stating that repairs and painting had been neglected for several years. The government has now committed to restoring and beautifying these structures to provide better infrastructure for the students of Chhattisgarh. Approximately Rs 2,000 crore has been sanctioned under the ‘Mukhyamantri School Jatan Yojana’ to repair 29,284 school buildings, addressing the infrastructure needs of the education sector.
