India, April 1 -- The Maharashtra government launched an ambitious campaign to improve enrollment in government-run schools, particularly those managed by local bodies. Education minister Dada Bhuse announced the initiative on Sunday.

Titled 'School at Your Doorstep' (Shala Aplya Dari), the initiative will be implemented between March and June 2026. It will focus on direct engagement with parents through home visits by teachers and school management committees, along with community outreach programmes.

Additionally, the department will promote semi-English instruction in government schools to cater to the growing preference for English-medium education. Officials said that "these measures will help restore confidence in government schoo...