School Chalo Abhiyan 2026-27 launched from Varanasi

School Chalo Abhiyan 2026-27: what happened?

Getting every child into school, and keeping them there, is the first step in education. UP’s campaign sends teachers door to door before school hours to find children left out. This year the goal starts even earlier, at age three.

• The CM launched the School Chalo Abhiyan for 2026-27 at Varanasi; the first phase runs till 15 April and a second phase from 01 to 15 July. [UP CM press note]
• The target is every child aged 03 to 06 in an anganwadi (Bal Vatika) and every child above 06 in primary school. [UP CM press note]

What are this year’s goals?

• Every child aged 3 to 6 in an Anganwadi Bal Vatika, and every child above 6 enrolled in primary school.
• Money for uniforms, bags, books, shoes and sweaters sent by DBT to parents.
• Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas upgraded to Class 12; funds for blocks without one.
• Two more Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Composite Vidyalayas per district in this budget.

What did the CM credit?

• Operation Kayakalp equipped over 1 lakh 36 thousand schools with basic facilities and was listed by NITI Aayog as a success story.
• Drinking water and separate toilets for boys and girls helped cut dropouts.
• Honorarium of ₹17,000 for instructors and ₹18,000 for shiksha mitras, and ₹5 lakh cashless health cover for school staff.

What does the Constitution say?

• Article 21A: the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children aged six to fourteen, as the State may by law determine.

What can Prelims ask on School Chalo Abhiyan 2026-27?

• School Chalo Abhiyan 2026-27 launched from Varanasi; phases till 15 April and 1 to 15 July.
• Article 21A: right to education, ages six to fourteen.