Edu dept holds online drive to get kids to govt schools

SCHOOLS HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY STUDENTS AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT AND ACTIVELY ENGAGE THEIR PARENTS

- Ishita Singh

GURUGRAM: The Gurugram education department is conducting an online campaign instead of a door-to-door one to encourage student enrollment in government schools ahead of the new academic session, officials said on Monday. One of the aims of the campaign is addressing high dropout rates in Class 9, particularly among girls.

School authorities have been instructed to identify students at risk of dropping out and actively engage their parents to ensure they continue their education. Classes for Class 9 will begin on April 2 and enrollment reports must be submitted by April 11. On April 1 schools will announce final exam results and students will be enrolled in the next class for the new academic session.

"This initiative will make a big shift in how we approach school admissions. Through social media, we can reach a wider audience and make parents aware of benefits of government schools," said Muni Ram, district elementary education officer.