The Haryana education department has launched a major अभियान in Rewari district to identify and re-enroll children who have dropped out of school, marking a renewed push to strengthen access to education at the grassroots level.
Officials said the campaign, which began this week, will focus on tracking children who are currently not attending school due to migration, economic hardship, or lack of awareness about government education schemes. Special teams of teachers, social workers, and local volunteers have been formed to conduct door-to-door surveys in urban and rural areas.
According to district education officers, the aim is to ensure that no child between the ages of six and fourteen remains outside the formal education system. “Every child deserves a chance to learn,” an official said. “This drive is about bringing them back into classrooms and giving them a better future.”
As part of the initiative, authorities are also coordinating with anganwadi workers and community leaders to identify children who may have never been enrolled in school. Once identified, these children will be guided through the admission process and provided academic support to help them adjust.
The campaign includes awareness programs for parents, emphasizing the long-term benefits of education and the availability of free textbooks, uniforms, and mid-day meals in government schools. Officials believe that convincing families is just as important as enrolling students, especially in communities where children often drop out to support household income.
Local schools have been instructed to maintain flexible admission windows to accommodate returning students. Bridge courses and remedial classes will also be introduced to help children catch up academically after long gaps in schooling.
Education experts say the Rewari initiative could become a model for other districts if implemented effectively. “Out-of-school children are one of the biggest challenges for India’s education system,” said a senior education consultant. “Targeted district-level drives like this are essential to close the gap.”
The Haryana government has reiterated its commitment to improving enrollment rates and reducing dropout numbers across the state. Officials added that the progress of the campaign will be reviewed weekly, with a special focus on high-risk areas where dropout rates remain high.
As the drive gains momentum, families and educators alike are hopeful that more children will soon return to classrooms — turning this campaign into a meaningful step toward inclusive and universal education.
