Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday announced that the Ashram-Hostels with schools will open in Gaurela-Pendra Marwahi district. Baghel was on visit to a village Anganwadi Centre and the Government Primary School at Tawadbra in Gaurela development block when a Class 9 student, Saraswati, raised the issue. The tribal girl complained that even after the opening of her school, she is unable to attend it. She pointed out that her hostel at Jyotipur (Gaurela) is 20 km from her village, an official communication said.On her request, the Chief Minister announced the opening of Ashram-Hostel schools in the district. Baghel also shared a selfie with Saraswati.
Earlier, the Chief Minister announced construction of three new rooms in the Government Primary School, Tawadbra. He distributed pens, pencils and notebooks to the children.