CM announces launch of 70 Sandipani schools:46 institutions under Education Dept, 24 to be managed by Tribal Affairs Dept

The Madhya Pradesh government will inaugurate 70 newly constructed Sandipani Schools over the next 12 days, with all ceremonies to be completed by July 15 so that regular classes can begin. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said the inaugurations should be celebrated as a festival of education, describing them as the beginning of a new chapter in quality education rather than merely the opening of new school buildings. The decision was taken during a review meeting held at the Secretariat on Friday to assess the progress of the Sandipani Schools ready for inauguration. CM calls for community participation The Chief Minister directed senior officials from the School Education Department and the Tribal Affairs Department to ensure that the inauguration ceremonies become community events promoting education, culture, and public participation. He said the programmes should be organised as part of the ongoing School Chalein Abhiyan, with active participation from students, parents, public representatives, and local residents. Pocket book on Guru Sandipani to be distributed Yadav also directed officials to publish and distribute a pocket book highlighting the life and teachings of Guru Sandipani. He said Guru Sandipani imparted education without discrimination based on caste, class, wealth, or social status, teaching children from royal families as well as poor and farming households equally. CM said students should be made aware of Guru Sandipani’s life and values. The meeting also decided that schools already inaugurated would organise admission festivals to encourage greater student enrolment. 46 schools under Education Department, 24 under Tribal Affairs School Education Secretary Dr. Sanjay Goyal informed the meeting that construction of all 70 Sandipani School buildings has been completed. Of these, 46 schools are under the School Education Department, while 24 schools are managed by the Tribal Affairs Department. The Chief Minister directed that district in-charge ministers and other public representatives should participate in the inauguration ceremonies. Guru Purnima celebrations planned Dr. Yadav also announced that on Guru Purnima (July 29), every district should organise celebrations at one Sandipani School under the leadership of the district’s in-charge minister. The events will include: Felicitation of meritorious students Labour Department to continue running Shramodaya Schools Meanwhile, the government has also resolved the dispute over the operation of Shramodaya Schools. The School Education Department has agreed to the Labour Department’s request to continue operating the schools. Shramodaya Schools in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur were established by the Labour Department, and a dispute had arisen over which department would manage them. The Chief Minister has directed officials to rationalise the functioning of schools run by the School Education Department, Tribal Affairs Department, and Labour Department to ensure efficient administration.