Chhattisgarh govt opens 5,000 kindergartens under ‘Balwadi’ scheme

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said that students in government schools will be taught in the local language Chhattisgarhi and tribal dialects once a week

Updated on: Sep 6, 2022, 20:11:37 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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The Chhattisgarh government on Monday launched the Balwadi (kindergarten) scheme under the New Education Policy to provide pre-primary education to children in the age group of 5 to 6 years.

Bhupesh Baghel said that Sanskrit will be taught in Swami Atmanand Government English Medium Schools (SAGES) and computer education will be made compulsory in these institutions. (PTI)

Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated the scheme from his official residence on the Teachers Day.

As many as 5,173 balwadis have been opened across the state in the current academic year, and the scheme will be expanded further in a phased manner, officials said.

“The Balwadi Yojana will encourage learning in children and they will be prepared for school as well. Every balwadi will have an assistant teacher of the primary school concerned besides an anganwadi assistant. For this, the assistant teacher will be provided an honorarium of ₹500 per month,” said Alok Shukla, Principal Secretary of Chhattisgarh School Education Department.

Shukla further said that anganwadi assistants and teachers have been provided specialised training for teaching children through sports in an interesting way.

Baghel, while speaking on the launch, said that scientists have found in their research that 85 percent development of the human brain takes place in childhood hence these schools will help children to learn basic things at an early age.

Baghel also said that students in government schools will be taught in the local language Chhattisgarhi and tribal dialects once a week.

“The move will not only promote the local language and dialects but will also enhance students’ interest towards studies. The government is preparing study materials in Chhattisgarhi and local dialects of tribals from Surguja and Bastar regions,” Baghel added.

In another announcement, the chief minister said that Sanskrit will be taught in Swami Atmanand Government English Medium Schools (SAGES) and computer education will be made compulsory in these institutions, the official said.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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