Education
PM Modi to Inaugurate Atal Residential Schools on September 23rd
New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate all 18 Atal Residential Schools on September 23, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the Yogi Adityanath government’s pro-rural and pro-poor educational initiative.
The official inauguration ceremony will commence from Varanasi, where Prime Minister Modi will formally open the Atal Residential Schools located in all 18 divisional headquarters across the state. This auspicious occasion will include interactive sessions between Prime Minister Modi and students, beginning in Varanasi and extending to other regional headquarters through online connections.
In a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), it was revealed, “As part of the Yogi government’s initiative, children embarking on their educational journey in the free government boarding schools, known as Atal Residential Schools, will have the opportunity to interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.” The event will also feature a virtual interaction with students from Atal Residential School in Gorakhpur.
Purpose Behind Atal Residential Schools
The establishment of Atal Residential Schools in all the divisional headquarters of the state is a pioneering initiative by the Yogi government. It aims to provide high-quality residential facilities and free, top-tier education to the children of laborers and destitute families who were adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
“The establishment of Atal Residential Schools in all the divisional headquarters of the state by the Yogi government is an innovative initiative to provide excellent residential facilities and quality education free of cost to the children of laborers and destitute children due to COVID-19 in the state,” the statement explained.
The schools offer students not only outstanding accommodations and meals but also a plethora of educational opportunities and extracurricular activities. The wholehearted and dedicated participation of students in these activities has been noteworthy.
Ajit Kumar Singh, the Principal of Atal Residential School, emphasized the creation of a welcoming atmosphere for students, extending from the hostel facilities to the school premises.
The inauguration of the Atal Residential Schools is a significant step towards promoting education in rural areas and empowering underprivileged students with access to quality education and holistic development.