Ranchi: The Jharkhand government has launched a new program to increase attendance in schools. The program, called "School Chalo Abhiyan," aims to ensure that all children between the ages of 6 and 14 are enrolled in school and attending regularly.
The program will be implemented in all 24 districts of Jharkhand. It will involve a number of activities, including door-to-door surveys to identify children who are not enrolled in school, awareness campaigns to encourage parents to send their children to school, and providing financial assistance to families who are struggling to afford the cost of education.
The government has set a target of increasing attendance in schools by 10% in the first year of the program. If successful, this would mean that an additional 200,000 children would be enrolled in school and attending regularly.
The program is being funded by the World Bank. The World Bank has provided a loan of $100 million to the Jharkhand government to support the implementation of the program.
The Jharkhand government is hopeful that the program will be successful in increasing attendance in schools. The government believes that education is the key to improving the lives of children and their families.
Benefits of Increasing Attendance in Schools
There are a number of benefits to increasing attendance in schools. These benefits include:
- Improved academic performance: Children who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well academically. This is because they have more opportunities to learn and practice new skills.
- Reduced dropout rates: Children who attend school regularly are less likely to drop out. This is because they are more engaged in their studies and have a better understanding of the importance of education.
- Improved employment opportunities: Children who have a good education are more likely to get good jobs. This is because they have the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.
- Reduced crime and violence: Children who attend school regularly are less likely to be involved in crime and violence. This is because they have more positive role models and are less likely to be exposed to negative influences.
The Jharkhand government is committed to increasing attendance in schools. The government believes that education is the key to improving the lives of children and their families. The School Chalo Abhiyan program is a major step towards achieving this goal.
