The Chhattisgarh government will restart 260 schools in four Naxalite-affected districts of Narayanpur, Dantewada, Bijapur and Sukma.
The School Education Department has issued a letter to the four district Collectors to organize ‘Shala Pravesh Utsav’ (School admission fest) and 'Thank You Chief Minister Programme'.
Earlier, around 400 schools were closed in Naxalite areas due to various reasons. Based on the demand of the community in these districts, the government has decided to restart the 260 schools, an official communication said on Sunday.
These schools will be formally opened by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on June 16 during the state-level school admission festival.
The minister in charge of the district, the district panchayat president, other public representatives and officials should be invited to the events, the statement said. The Collectors have been asked to ensure cent percent admission and regular attendance of children.
In schools being opened on the demand of the community, arrangements are ensured for teachers, from day one of the school.