Sambalpur, Sep 14: To bring children who have dropped out, never enrolled, or remain outside the school system into the mainstream of education, a statewide awareness campaign titled “Aasa School Jiba” was organised in Sambalpur.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan participated in the awareness padayatra as part of this initiative.

During the special event organised on this occasion, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that the core objective of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary National Education Policy is to bring every child in the country into the school system and to provide education in their mother tongue.

The Minister emphasised that the government is actively working to reduce dropout rates, increase school enrollment, develop school infrastructure, and raise literacy levels across the nation.

Under the Ministry of Education’s flagship initiative, Ullas – Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram 2025, steps are also being taken to educate illiterate individuals above the age of 15, ensuring inclusive and lifelong learning opportunities for all, said the Minister.

In Sambalpur, the number of children attending school is significantly higher compared to other districts. However, at present, nearly 3,000 children across various age groups in the district remain out of school. To connect these children with formal education and skill development, the “Aasa School Jiba” campaign is a commendable initiative by the state government.

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The core objective of the government is to ensure that everyone becomes part of a “Developed Odisha” and a “Developed India.” This is not just a matter of speeches or headlines—it requires active participation from all sections of society, especially the elder generation, who must take responsibility.

During the padayatra, Odisha’s Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik actively participated, along with school students, teachers, female educators, parents, education officers, and members of the school management committee.

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