Shala Praveshotsav 2025 – Day 02: Chief Minister Welcomes 197 Children with Educational Kits at Pundrasan Primary School

Gandhinagar : Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel stated that education is the foundational pillar of a developed society and a progressive state. He emphasised that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has always given special importance to schools, teachers, and education.
 
On the second day of the Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav and Shala Praveshotsav 2025, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Beej, Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel visited the Primary School in Pundrasan village, Gandhinagar district. There, he warmly welcomed 197 children into the school by gifting them educational kits. The Chief Minister also interacted affectionately with the young children, encouraging them to pursue learning with enthusiasm.
 
CM highlighted that to raise awareness about the importance and necessity of education, and to build an educated future generation in Gujarat, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the statewide Shala Praveshotsav initiative in 2003. As a result of this sustained effort, parents and communities today have come to deeply understand and value the role of education.

The Chief Minister stated that the Gujarat Government has launched several education-focused schemes to ensure no child is deprived of schooling due to financial challenges. He urged parents to utilize these schemes and take responsibility for their children’s education. He noted that government schools are now equipped with modern facilities like smart classrooms and that improved teaching methods have led many students to shift from private to government schools. The Chief Minister also highlighted that communities are actively working to promote education, with the state government extending full support to such efforts.
 
The Chief Minister emphasised that teachers and School Management Committees (SMCs) should work with dedication and thoughtful planning to transform their village schools into model institutions by enhancing the quality of education. He also urged parents to ensure that their children attend school regularly and to actively support their learning. He stated that these children represent the future generation of Gujarat and will play a vital role in building a Viksit Bharat through a Viksit Gujarat.
 
Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel welcomed 197 children into school at Pundrasan Primary School, including 53 in Anganwadi, 54 in Balvatika, 48 in Class 1, and 42 in Classes 8–9. He also felicitated nine outstanding students for their excellence at various levels. He also visited the school’s smart classroom, planted a tree, and heard inspiring speeches from students on girls’ education and social upliftment.

The event was attended by Gandhinagar South MLA Shri Alpesh Thakor, District Education Committee Chairperson Smt. Hansaben Patel, Pundrasan village Sarpanch Shri Punaji Thakor, Gandhinagar District Collector Shri Mehul Dave, District Development Officer Shri B. J. Patel, and other officials, villagers, and students.

Source: Information Department, Gujarat