The Madhya Pradesh Women and Child Development Department announced the commencement of ‘Saraswati Abhiyan’ as part of the Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao initiative. This program aims to reintegrate girls who have discontinued their education due to various reasons back into the schooling system. Under this campaign, girls will be supported to appear for Class 8, 10, and 12 exams through the State Open School system, providing study materials, guidance, and mentoring for their educational and economic empowerment.
A state-level workshop is scheduled on March 10 in Bhopal, where Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will participate to discuss the department’s strategies to bring school dropout girls back to education. The initiative responds to the high number of girls in Madhya Pradesh who leave school prematurely, hindering their educational and career prospects. The ‘Saraswati Abhiyan’ will conduct a survey to identify and enroll these girls in the State Open School to ensure continuity in their education.
The state government anticipates that ‘Saraswati Abhiyan’ will significantly enhance female literacy rates, decrease dropout incidences, and empower women. Additionally, it is expected to combat social issues like child marriage by providing educational opportunities to girls who were previously deprived of schooling. This initiative not only benefits the girls by improving their lives but also contributes to the overall development of their families and communities.
