Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday called to ensure excellent education by creating an encouraging environment from day one of the academic session.
Greeting students on reopening of schools on June 26, he said: “All the schools should celebrate the first day by welcoming all children. Public representatives and people should go to schools from time-to-time and motivate children. They should assist in the improvement of the education system.”
He said that last year 5,173 kindergartens were opened in the state. This year 4,318 kindergartens will open. The total will reach 9,491, an official communication said.
Under the Swami Atmanand Excellent Education Scheme, 377 English medium and 350 Hindi medium schools have started, he said.
The government has made arrangements for children to study in their regional languages. Bilingual books have been prepared in 20 languages and dialects of the state, he said.
Free school books will be provided to children. Arrangements have been made to provide free bicycles to the students entering Class 9, he said.
Under the Mukhyamantri School Jatan Yojana, around Rs 2,000 crore has been approved for repairs of school buildings, he said.