Ranchi: The state education department is carrying out surveys of children who have returned home during the Covid-19 pandemic with an aim to enroll them in schools. These children will be entitled to all the benefits given by the state government. According to the latest figure available with the department, around 6,000 children were enrolled under the drive until December.
Jharkhand Project Education Council director Shailesh Chaurasia said, “After enlisting the students, we are informing the schools located in nearby areas to admit them on a priority basis. The survey in this regard is still going on.” He said many children who came back to state during lockdown have migrated again with their parents for jobs.
The children will be eligible for various government schemes, including mid-day meals, free books and uniforms and bicycle and scholarship schemes, provided for promoting education. Those not enrolled are included in ‘out of school going children’ category, a list of which is sent to officials and schools in various areas for their enrollment
He said the government also conducts bridge courses for children of seasonal migrants. The state government also conducts special campaigns for enlisting kids in order to enroll them in schools. Chaurasia said, “Our department carries out door to door surveys to make ‘Shishu Panji (children’s register)’ containing names of children belonging to school-going age.