Bhopal, March 6 – The Women and Child Development Department of the Madhya Pradesh government announced on Friday that it has launched the ‘Saraswati Abhiyan’ under the Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao scheme to bring out-of-school girls back into the education system.
The initiative aims to bring girls who have dropped out of school due to social, familial, or economic reasons back into education and enable them to become economically empowered by accessing benefits under the scheme.
“Through this campaign, girls will be given the opportunity to take the Class 8, 10, and 12 examinations under the State Open School system. They will also be provided with study materials, guidance, tutoring, and mentoring support so that they can complete their education and access further educational or employment opportunities,” an official said.
The official also stated that a state-level workshop to share information about the department's work plan and innovations aimed at bringing school dropout girls back to education will be organized in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in Bhopal on March 10.
According to the National Family Health Survey, a large number of girls in the state leave school before completing Classes 8, 10, or 12. After dropping out, they often do not get the opportunity to continue their education, leaving their studies incomplete and limiting future opportunities.
“Keeping this challenge in mind, under ‘Saraswati Abhiyan’, the Women and Child Development Department will conduct a survey to identify school dropout girls and enroll them in the State Open School,” the official added.
The state government expects that the initiative will play a significant role in increasing female literacy, reducing dropout rates, and promoting women's empowerment. It may also prove effective in preventing social evils such as child marriage.
“Through ‘Saraswati Abhiyan’, girls deprived of education will get a new opportunity not only to improve their own lives but also to actively contribute to the development of their families and society,” the official said.