Dantewada, Aug. 28 -- As Chhattisgarh moves along the path to come out from the clutches of armed Naxalism by March 2026, the administration in Naxal-hit Dantewada has started preparations to ensure a bright future for children through an innovative campaign 'Bal Mitra'.

The campaign has been launched in Dantewada to bring school dropout children back onto the path of education. Through this scheme, education centres are being established within villages to provide learning opportunities to these children.

Under this campaign, Bal Mitra Libraries are being established as a space where students are taught fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, said Dantewada Collector, Kunal Dudawat.

"Here we bid to ensure a suitable learning space f...