PRAYAGRAJ, March 29 -- Uttar Pradesh is set to launch a special enrolment drive aimed at increasing participation in higher education across the state in a bid to boost its Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education, which currently stands at around 27%

The move draws inspiration from the 'School Chalo Abhiyan', which has significantly improved enrolment in primary and upper primary schools.

Under this new campaign, all 24 state universities, along with 216 government-run and 330 government-aided degree and post-graduate colleges, will take part in a coordinated effort to encourage students to pursue higher studies. The initiative will formally begin in April, following the completion of Class 12 examinations conducted by major boa...