Jammu, April 30 -- Education is not merely about enrolling children in schools; it is about ensuring that every child can reach school and feel welcomed within it. Physical and social access to education are two essential pillars that determine whether schooling becomes a meaningful experience or remains an unfulfilled promise.
For millions of children, especially in rural and underdeveloped areas, the journey to school itself is a challenge. Long distances, lack of safe transportation, poor roads, and unsafe environments often discourage regular attendance. Young children, particularly girls, are the most affected. In many cases, families hesitate to send their children to schools located far away due to safety concerns.
Ensuring physica...