Dropout to Dream Big: Gujarat’s Journey of Education Empowerment

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat), June 28 (ANI): Gujarat is redefining education by turning government schools into a first choice. Dropout rates have dramatically declined — from 20.50% to 1.07% in Classes 1–5 and from 37.22% to 2.42% in Classes 1–8. Smart classrooms with TVs, tablets, and improved infrastructure are being rolled out under the National Education Policy. The Namo Lakshmi Yojana provides ₹50,000 in financial support to girls in Classes 9–12, ensuring their continued education with dignity. Gujarat’s schools now champion inclusion, innovation, and empowerment — paving the way for a brighter, more equitable future.

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00:00Gujarat is reimagining education not just meeting the right to education mandate,

00:06but transforming government schools into a first choice. From a 20.50% dropout rate in classes 1

00:15to 5 in 2001 to 2 to just 1.07% today, and a drop from 37.22% to 2.42% in classes 1 to 8,

00:28the shift is remarkable.

00:58We have every kind of module in the syllabus, whatever module is needed, all we have. Science and

01:10math teachers also provide us. And children do their own homework themselves. And all facilities are free

01:18off. Guided by the national education policy and India's vision for the future, Gujarat

01:33is turning classrooms into smart learning spaces with TVs, tablets and upgraded infrastructure.

01:41Dinamo Lakshmi Yojana adds a vital push, offering 50,000 rupees to girls from classes 9 to 12,

01:50ensuring education continues with dignity and stability.

01:55Gujarat schools are now engines of inclusion, innovation and improvement.

02:02driving a future, where education uplifts every child, especially girls, are now engines of

02:21inclusion, innovation and empowerment. Driving a future, where education uplifts every child,

02:28especially girls, for a better tomorrow.

02:32for a better tomorrow.

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