Centre's education schemes helped in promoting holistic development of children: Modi
Several schemes launched by the Centre in the field of education have helped not only in checking school dropout rates but also promoted the holistic development of children, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.
Addressing Ekal Vidyalaya Sangathan, Gujarat through video conferencing, the prime minister congratulated the organisation for spearheading the 'Ekal School Abhiyan' which aims to promote education among rural and tribal children.
The organisation runs one-teacher schools (known as Ekal Vidyalayas) all over India.
Modi appreciated the volunteers for their role in nation building by imparting education and awareness to more than 2.8 million rural and tribal children who reside in the remotest locations across India and Nepal, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said.
In his address, the prime minister said the central government is also working for better education and skill development in India.
Schemes such as scholarship for scheduled tribe children, Eklavya