Gujarat launches Samras Vidya Setu campaign to bring 80,000 dropouts back to school
UPSC / SSC current affairs note
Why in news
The Gujarat government has launched the 'Samras Vidya Setu' Mega Campaign to re-enroll over 80,000 school dropouts and achieve zero dropout rate. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced the initiative, which includes bridge courses and community outreach.
Background
Gujarat's school dropout rate has declined to 2% under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The state has now identified more than 80,000 children who have left school and aims to bring them back through this campaign.
Key facts
Campaign name: Samras Vidya Setu Mega Campaign.
Target: Re-enroll over 80,000 school dropout children in Gujarat.
Goal: Achieve 'zero dropout' in the state.
Students will be admitted to age-appropriate classes from Standards 1 to 12.
Bridge courses and academic support will be provided to address learning gaps.
District-wise lists of dropouts have been prepared.
Teachers, local representatives, and community leaders will conduct outreach to parents.
Focus on improving attendance and strengthening government schools.
Launched by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel from Ahmedabad.
Prelims pointers
- Scheme: Samras Vidya Setu Mega Campaign
- State: Gujarat
- Target: Over 80,000 school dropouts
- Goal: Zero dropout
- Classes covered: Standards 1 to 12
- Key stakeholders: Teachers, local representatives, community leaders
Mains angles
- Discuss the role of state-level initiatives like Samras Vidya Setu in achieving universal school education (SDG 4).
- Critically examine the challenges in re-enrolling dropouts and ensuring their retention in the education system.
- Analyze the importance of community participation and bridge courses in reducing dropout rates.