Important guidelines issued by Ministry of Education, Government of India for continuing education of migrant children

The country’s Ministry of Education has announced necessary guidelines for admission, identification and continuing education of migrant children to reduce the impact of the Kovid-19 epidemic on out-of-school children.

The Ministry of Education has issued detailed guidelines on measures to be taken by the Union Territories and States during the school closure and when the schools reopen in the country.

Continuing education for out-of-school children and people with special needs

• Non-residential training should be continued for out-of-school children ie non-school children with the help of local teachers, volunteers and community participation.
• Home-based training and education for children with special needs should be continued through special teachers / volunteers.

Identifying such out of school children

• Proper identification should be done for the children of 06 to 18 years of age not studying in any school, through extensive house-to-house survey by various states and union territories of India. An action plan should also be implemented for his nomination. 

Awareness generation and enrollment campaign

• At the beginning of this academic year, enrollment campaigns should be started such as School Chalo Abhiyan and Praveshotsav etc.
• Awareness should be created between parents and the community for enrollment of children and attendance in class.

Provide support to students even when school is closed

• Support should be provided to students on a large scale including awareness, counseling and targeted home visits.
• Increased access to TV radio, digital / online resources to reduce learning loss.
• Ensure timely and easy access to textbooks, uniforms and provisions of MDM.
• Timely stipend should be distributed to CWSN girls enrolled through DBT.