‘Seetee Bajao, School Bulao’ campaign to boost attendance in Jharkhand Government schools

Ranchi: The Jharkhand Education Project Council is gearing up to launch the ‘Seetee Bajao, School Bulao’ campaign in government schools across the state. The initiative aims to enhance student attendance and re-enroll dropouts. Education Secretary K Ravikumar is personally overseeing the program’s implementation.

Currently underway in Simdega district as the ‘Seetee Bajao, Upasthiti Badhao’ campaign, it has shown promising results in terms of increased attendance and the development of leadership skills among students. Encouraged by its success, the Education Department is now preparing to extend the program statewide. Badal Raj, the state officer for this campaign, highlights its cost-effectiveness and positive outcomes.

As part of the initiative, every child in each village is provided with a whistle and tasked with bringing 20 to 25 children to school. Led by a designated monitor in each village, students wearing school uniforms blow whistles while heading to school at 8 in the morning. This serves as a signal to parents that the school is open, encouraging them to send their children. The whistle acts as an alarm in rural areas, prompting both parents and children to prepare for school.
The campaign has proven effective in curbing excuses like school closures, fostering a sense of responsibility among students. Those entrusted with the whistle-taking responsibility also develop strong management and leadership skills. Parents recognize them as conduits for school-related information. Moreover, these students become representatives of their peers in the villages.
To further enhance student engagement, each school divides its students into four houses, with the captain of each house equipped with a whistle. Additionally, class monitors are also provided with whistles as part of this innovative campaign.