Calls for public participation to ensure no child is deprived of education
Raipur, June 15, 2026/ Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai has appealed to public representatives across the state to actively participate in the ‘Shala Pravesh Utsav’ scheduled from June 16 to June 27.
Extending his greetings to students, parents, teachers and all those associated with the education sector on the commencement of the new academic session, Shri Sai said the state is organizing the Shala Pravesh Utsav across Chhattisgarh to mark the beginning of the school year. He said the initiative aims to ensure that every child is enrolled in school and continues his or her education regularly.
In a letter addressed to public representatives, including ministers, members of Parliament, MLAs, district and janpad panchayat presidents, mayors and urban local body representatives, Shri Sai stressed that education is the strongest foundation for the progress of any society and nation. “It is our collective responsibility to ensure that no child in the state is deprived of education,” chief minister said.
He also urged public representatives to visit schools in their respective areas and encourage the identification and enrollment of children who have not yet joined school or have dropped out of their studies. “The participation of public representatives will help transform this campaign into a people’s movement,” Shri Sai said.
Highlighting the state’s efforts to improve educational quality, chief minister said the government is strengthening learning infrastructure through PM SHRI schools and other initiatives designed to create a better academic environment.
He added that the state will establish 150 Vivekananda Schools beginning in 2026 to expand access to quality education and set new benchmarks in school education. Government schools are being upgraded in line with the National Education Policy 2020, with a focus on modern infrastructure, technology-enabled learning and student-centered education.
Chief minister noted that students are being provided midday meals, free textbooks and uniforms, while girls continue to benefit from schemes such as Saraswati Cycle Yojana. These measures, he said, are intended to ensure that no child is denied education because of financial constraints.
Expressing confidence in the success of the campaign, Shri Sai said active support from public representatives and broad public participation would help achieve the goal of bringing every child in the state into the education system and ensuring access to the right to education.
