Bhopal: Keeping in view the goal of universal education and the importance of reducing dropout rates, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday launched the state-level admission drive, “School Chale Hum 2026,” in Bhopal. The campaign, running from April 1 to 4, aims to ensure that every child across the state is enrolled in school.
Addressing the event, CM Yadav congratulated the School Education Department for achieving zero dropout rates in the primary classes in government schools and noted that the enrolment process for Classes 1, 6, and 9 has been simplified. This has resulted in a 19.6 per cent increase in total
enrolments for 2025-26, with government schools recording a 32.4 per cent rise, reflecting growing public trust in state-run institutions. The government has set a target of enrolling 1.45 crore students in the current academic session.
The Chief Minister highlighted the launch of 369 Sandeepani schools, which provide state-of-the-art facilities for the holistic development of students. He added that PM Shri schools are also playing a crucial role in modernising education across the state. During the event, CM Yadav distributed free bicycles and textbooks to students, wishing them a bright and successful future.
CM Yadav also visited stalls showcasing Atal Tinkering Labs, robotic labs, vocational education, and ICT labs.
Yadav emphasised that the campaign is an innovative initiative to connect children with education, ensuring that no child is left out. Free bicycles, uniforms, textbooks, and meals are being provided to students, while 76,325 teachers have been appointed to address staffing gaps.
Meritorious students scoring over 75 per cent in board exams have been awarded laptops, while school toppers are receiving scooters, the CM said.
Ministers Vijay Shah, Uday Pratap Singh, Vishwas Sarang and Krishna Gour, Secretary of School Education Dr Sanjay Goyal, and CPI Shilpa Gupta were present during the event.