School Chalo Abhiyan 2026-27 launched from Varanasi
On 4 April 2026 the UP Chief Minister launched the School Chalo Abhiyan for 2026-27 at a composite school in Shivpur, Varanasi, to ensure full enrolment and transition. The first phase runs till 15 April and a second from 1 to 15 July. About 60 lakh new children joined basic schools in 9 years.
UPPCS angle: GS-VI: education in UP. Quote Operation Kayakalp, dropout fall and the Bal Vatika push.
4 Apr 2026