School Education Minister Brijmohan Agrawal has said that it is the duty of every citizen in the society to assist in sending every child to the school.
‘Children have right to education and they must receive this right, ‘ he stated while speaking at a state-level ‘School Admission Festival’ in a Government Higher Secondary School at Khatta in Mahasamund district .
He said that apart from providing admission to the children, it must be ensured that they regularly attend school. ‘For this, the society must fulfil its social responsibility so that the future generation turns out in the form of alert and responsible citizens’.
later, Agrawal was welcomed by 40 children who received admission in Primary and Pre-primary schools in the district at the festival. The Minister, on the occasion, distributed free books, uniform and bags.
Agrawal also inaugurated and carried out bhoomi pujan for developmental works worth Rs 32.50 lakh on the occasion. The Minister also later took a pledge from the members of the School Management Committee under 'Right to Education Act 2009' to ensure that all children between the age of 6 to 14 years get admission in schools and complete their primary education.
Speaking on the occasion, District Collector R Sangeetha said that the ‘School Admission Festival’ is being held in the district from June 17 to July 15 this year. The function was presided over by Mahasamund MP Chandulal Sahu. A large number of panchayat office-bearers and villagers also attended the function.