Navarambh: Informal education to begin today through writing on sand

The first step of child education will be marked by Navarambh, Balvatika Navarambh Utsav to be organized across the state on Wednesday

Special enrollment drive for children aged 3 to 6 years, making school education more accessible

By strengthening early education, a strong foundation is being laid for children’s bright future: Sandeep Singh

Play-based learning is encouraging overall development and curiosity in children: Monika Rani

Lucknow, March 2026 : The Basic Education Department will organize the Navarambh Utsav on March 25 in all Balvatika (co-located Anganwadi centers) schools across the state. Through this initiative, early education is being strengthened to ensure a smooth and inspiring start to children’s academic journey. The formal inauguration of the program will be done by Additional Chief Secretary (Basic and Secondary Education) Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma at the Balvatika of the primary school located in Gram Ramchaura, Sarojininagar block.

During the festival, children in the 3 to 4 years age group will be introduced to informal education through activities like writing on sand, making the learning process play-based and engaging. At the same time, special emphasis is being placed on increasing enrollment of children aged 3 to 6 years and making the transition of children who have completed 6 years into Class 1 simple and attractive.

Active participation of parents and public representatives is being ensured in this event to create a positive and motivating environment for child education. This initiative will not only enrich children’s early learning experience but also help establish strong coordination between schools, parents, and the community.

“Through the Balvatika Navarambh Utsav, a strong foundation is being laid for children’s bright future by strengthening early education said Sandeep Singh, Basic Education Minister, Uttar Pradesh”

“Through play-based teaching methods, children’s overall development, curiosity, and learning abilities are being strengthened from the early stage itself said Monika Rani, Director General, School Education, Uttar Pradesh”