In a bid to overcome the loss to school students due to Covid-19, the Chhattisgarh School Education Department has launched two campaigns including a 100-day drive to develop children's reading and mathematics and a Skill Hub Initiative programme.
Panchayat and Rural Development Minister T.S. Singh Deo and School Education Minister Premsai Singh virtually launched these at the Government Higher Secondary School, Ambikapur.
Singh Deo said the state government had decided to start both the schemes keeping in view the current needs of children.
Children's education and their mental development were most affected during the Corona pandemic. Undoubtedly, due to the efforts of the government and teachers, the education continued in the state.
The government decided to open the school to overcome the loss of learning for children due to the closure of the schools, Singh Deo said.
The reading and mathematical skill Development Programme will benefit the students and improve their IQ level, he added.
A Skill Hub Initiative programme for school dropouts was being initiated for the first time in the state based on holistic and vocational education.