Nationwide Schools Embrace Community Involvement During 'Shiksha Saptah'

The Ministry of Education is celebrating the fourth anniversary of the National Education Policy 2020 with 'Shiksha Saptah', a week-long campaign. Day 7 focuses on community involvement in education through the Vidyanjali and Tithi Bhojan initiatives, engaging schools nationwide in various activities to bolster educational quality.

The Ministry of Education is commemorating the fourth anniversary of the National Education Policy 2020 with a week-long 'Shiksha Saptah' campaign, as per an official statement. On Day 7, schools across the nation emphasized community involvement in education through the Vidyanjali and Tithi Bhojan initiatives.

Vidyanjali, a school volunteer management program administered by the Department of School Education and Literacy, was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 7, 2021. The initiative seeks to enhance school infrastructure and education quality by involving the community, corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, and private sector contributions nationwide.

As part of the campaign, the Department of School Education and Literacy provided schools with a list of suggested activities. Schools are encouraged to register on the Vidyanjali portal and identify local volunteers. Active volunteers' names will be displayed on a 'Wall of Fame/Notice Board' within schools. Additionally, principals, teachers, and students will write letters of gratitude to these volunteers.

To raise community awareness, schools will organize rallies, street plays, poster-making, and chart-making about volunteer activities, with active involvement from state and district officials to ensure the campaign's success. These initiatives align with the National Education Policy 2020's objective of increasing community participation in education, aiming to build a robust support system for students and teachers.