New Delhi, June 25 -- Gujarat's Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Rath Yatra have completed 23 years since their launch in 2003 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was then serving as Gujarat chief minister.

The campaign was launched at a time when Gujarat's school dropout rate stood at more than 37%, with girls' education facing significant social and economic challenges.

The initiative aimed to increase school enrolment, improve educational awareness and reduce dropout rates through direct public participation.

Under the campaign, ministers, legislators and officers from administrative services visited villages and interacted with families to encourage school enrolment of children.

The programme has continu...