The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a special statewide enrolment drive aimed at bringing children from underprivileged communities into the mainstream education system. The campaign will begin from May 1 under the state’s School Chalo Abhiyan mission.
The initiative will focus on identifying and enrolling children living in labour settlements, brick kilns, and economically weaker communities who are currently out of school. Officials said the government has made it clear that no child should remain outside the formal education system.
Additional Chief Secretary for Basic and Secondary Education, Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma, has directed district magistrates to ensure enrolment of every child aged 6 to 14 years under all circumstances.
The campaign will also prioritise admission of children with disabilities, ensure 100% admission of eligible children selected under the Right to Education Act in allotted schools, and increase enrolment of girls in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya institutions.
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To support implementation, officials have been instructed to conduct surveys in every village, ward, and settlement to identify dropouts and out-of-school children. The government also aims to ensure full transition rates from Class 5 to 6, Class 8 to 9, and Class 10 to 11 so students continue their education without interruption.
The move reflects Uttar Pradesh’s broader push to improve school participation, reduce dropouts, and strengthen inclusive access to education across rural and urban areas.
