India, June 23 -- Gujarat's Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Rath Yatra have completed 23 years, marking the continuation of one of the state's largest school enrolment and education awareness campaigns.

The initiative was launched in 2003 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat chief minister, at a time when the state was witnessing a school dropout rate of over 37%, stated a press release shared by the state government.

The campaign was aimed at increasing school enrolment, reducing dropout rates and promoting education among girls through direct participation of public representatives and government officials.

As part of the campaign, ministers, MLAs and senior officers from IAS, IPS an...