Maharashtra launches ‘Chala Shaalet Jauya’ campaign to improve basic facilities in schools across state

Maharashtra School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse announced about the campaign on Wednesday. File Pic

The Maharashtra School Education Department will implement the ‘Chala Shaalet Jauya' (Let's Go to School) campaign in every school across the state, School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse announced on Wednesday.

The campaign will focus on improving basic facilities in schools, ensuring quality education and creating a safe and student-friendly environment, an official statement said.

Dadaji Bhuse said senior officials from the Education Department would visit schools directly and monitor the facilities and quality of education available to students.

The minister instructed senior officials to visit schools regularly instead of relying only on meetings and review reports.

He said decisions taken during departmental meetings and reviews must result in visible improvements in schools and contribute to students' progress.

Officials have been asked to assess school conditions and take immediate steps to address problems at the local level, the statement said.

Clean water and toilets given priority

The Maharashtra School Education Minister said that schools must give top priority to clean drinking water, clean toilets, safe buildings and clean surroundings.

He noted that while some infrastructure projects may require significant funding, several improvements can be made immediately through local initiatives and community participation.

Bhuse has appealed to local communities to support schools by taking part in activities such as painting, cleaning and beautification.

No compromise on student welfare

The minister said there would be no compromise on the quality of midday meals, school uniforms and other facilities provided to students.

He directed officials to take strict action if substandard supplies or irregularities are found.

An effective monitoring system should also be put in place to ensure quality and transparency in schemes and facilities related to student welfare, he said.

Education is a collective responsibility

Bhuse stressed the importance of education and said that there was no substitute for it.

He described schools as "temples of knowledge" and said strengthening them was a collective responsibility involving the government, education officials, teachers, parents and local communities.

The statewide campaign is aimed at ensuring that improvements planned at the administrative level are reflected directly in schools and in the learning and development of students, officials said.