By Our Correspondent
Gorakhpur, August 17: Inspired by the Yogi government’s efforts in primary education, the Hinduja Group has launched the ‘Road to School’ program in Uttar Pradesh, aimed at supporting the holistic development of children. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will officially inaugurate the program in the Chargawan block of Gorakhpur on August 20.
The Yogi government is consistently working to improve primary education by collaborating with the corporate sector. Many schools have been upgraded with modern resources through corporate social responsibility funds.
Highlights
- Being started for the first time in UP, the project to cover all council schools in Chargawan Block of Gorakhpur in the first phase
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to officially launch the project in Gorakhpur on August 20
- ‘Road to School’ aims to boost enrollment, reduce dropouts, and foster overall development of children
Efforts are now being made to boost enrollment, reduce dropouts, increase children’s interest in studies, and provide them with healthcare, sports, and skill development opportunities. Teachers in council schools are already working on these initiatives, and now the corporate sector has shown interest in supporting these efforts.
Ashok Leyland Limited, a unit of the Hinduja Group, in collaboration with its implementation partner, Learning Link Foundation, has included all 78 primary, upper primary, and composite schools in the Chargawan block of Gorakhpur in the first phase of the ‘Road to School’ project. The work under the project has also commenced in this block.
In the Chargawan block, 17781 students from classes one to eight will benefit from the Road to School project. In the second phase, all 90 primary, upper primary, and composite schools in the Bhathat block will be included, benefiting 16434 students.
This joint initiative of Ashok Leyland Limited and Learning Link Foundation is being implemented for the first time in Uttar Pradesh, following successful results in some states of South India, including Tamil Nadu and Kashmir.
What is ‘Road to School’
“Road to School” focuses on addressing the learning gap among students in government primary, upper primary, and composite schools. The program places special emphasis on creating infrastructure to support the overall development of students. Using a measurable model, Road to School aims to improve student attendance, as well as their educational and co-curricular development, and address the issue of dropouts.
Goal to improve basic education, health, sports and art education
The Road to School project aims to enhance basic education, health, sports, and art education for children. The project will focus on improving basic education in line with the Nipun Bharat Mission. For example, it aims to increase children’s interest in science and mathematics and develop their understanding of these subjects.
The project will implement a curriculum focused on physical, emotional, social, and environmental well-being to promote overall health development in children. Additionally, selected schools will introduce the Khelo India program to encourage children’s participation in sports. Moreover, the project will identify and nurture the inherent talent in children for skill development.
50 resource persons deployed in the first phase
In the ‘Road to School’ project, one resource person will be deployed for every two schools. In Chargawan block, 50 resource persons have been deployed for all 78 schools. In the second phase, 50 resource persons will also be deployed in Bhathat block. Additionally, five senior resource persons will be assigned to each block to monitor and guide the responsibilities of the resource persons.
Furthermore, there will be five project associates in each block to implement children’s health care and welfare program activities in schools. As part of the Road to School project, each school will receive teaching aids and math kits to enhance students’ mathematical abilities. In line with the Khelo India program, a sports kit will also be provided to promote sports activities among children.
Education sector strengthens under CM’s guidance
Gorakhpur District Magistrate Krishna Karunesh has stated that under the guidance of the Chief Minister, primary education is becoming stronger. The ‘Road to School’ project is also contributing to this improvement. This project aims to enhance the quality and quantity of education. It will focus on maintaining 100 percent student enrollment and ensuring students progress to the next class. In addition to sports and skill development, the project will prioritize overall student development by promoting awareness of health and hygiene practices.
