Chhota Udaipur - Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel lauded the effectiveness of Shala Praveshotsav in making education accessible and boosting literacy rates among children from all societal sections. Speaking on Thursday during the 21st episode of Shala Praveshotsav, Patel emphasized the state's commitment to providing quality education to students from remote families and villages.

During his visit to PM Shri Taluka School No. 1 in Chhota Udaipur, the Chief Minister distributed educational kits to children eligible for admission in Balvatika and Class 1, as well as to students in grades 9 and 11. Patel expressed his enthusiasm for the state's infrastructure developments in tribal areas, mentioning initiatives such as the Namo Lakshmi Yojana for daughters and the Namo Saraswati Yojana for science students. He also highlighted various schemes for higher education, crediting the combined efforts of teachers and the government, along with parental awareness, for making Gujarat a leader in education.

Patel toured the classrooms, assessing students' reading, writing, and arithmetic skills. He inspected the school's physical facilities, including the smart classrooms and overall environment, and discussed the quality of education with the school management committee. District Collector Anil Dhamelia provided an overview of the school entrance festival, while the District Development Officer expressed gratitude in the closing remarks.

The Chief Minister also presented shields to students who secured top positions in classes 3 to 8. Additionally, he visited the school's learning corner and planted saplings on the premises. The event saw the presence of MLA Rajendrasingh Rathwa, former MP Naranbhai Rathwa, Tehsil Panchayat President Kalpanaben Rathwa, pioneer Upendrabhai Rathwa, District Education Officer Anandkumar Parmar, District Primary Education Officer J.K. Parmar, along with officers, officials, students, and numerous villagers.