'Birthday Bash' Expected To Lure Poor Children Back To School

by Sreeraman on  December 14, 2008 at 12:49 PM General Health News
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In an attempt to motivate children back to school the Jharkhand Government has initiated a unique idea to celebrate birthdays of poor kids at schools.

The latest step has been taken after mid-day meals and distribution of free uniforms, could not produce expected results of bringing back children to schools.

The programme especially focusses on the poor tribal children for whom celebration of birthdays is like a dream,many of them are not even aware about their birth date.

The programme is being implemented in the Naxal-affected areas, as these areas have the highest number of school dropouts.

Shivangi Khalko, a tribal child has never been to school because her parents didn't want. But the novel programme initiated by the administration motivated her parents to send their child to school.

"Today is my birthday. I am celebrating my birthday in school for the first time. I have never celebrated my birthday. Today, everyone has participated in my birthday celebration. I am very happy," said little Shivangi, who is now enrolled to a government school in Karamotli.

Many others have also started attending school driven by birthday celebrations and encouraging environment.

Kids are enjoying their time, as they can have a fun-filled gala time apart from learning new thing as part of their studies.

Not only children but teachers in these schools are also delighted to notice students turning up at schools.

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