LUCKNOW, July 1 -- The second phase of the 'School Chalo Abhiyan' was launched from Saharanpur on Wednesday, marking the start of the new academic session across nearly 1.32 lakh council schools in Uttar Pradesh. Students were welcomed with roli-chandan tikas, flower petal shower, welcome songs and applause as schools organised Praveshotsav (enrolment festivals) to encourage admissions, a senior basic education department official said.

The campaign aims to ensure every child has access to quality education in a safe and inclusive learning environment. The second phase will focus on identifying out-of-school children, enrolling them, bringing school dropouts back into classrooms and ensuring their regular attendance through community par...