MP Government Schools See Surge in Enrollment Under “School Chalein Hum” Campaign

 Collector‑led classes in Indore, Bhopal under the “School Chalein Hum” campaign mark a fresh push to boost enrollment in MP government schools.

Madhya Pradesh has kicked off the 2026–27 academic session with a high‑profile push to revive government schools, as district collectors, commissioners, and senior officials walked into classrooms to teach students under the “School Chalein Hum” campaign. From April 1 to April 4, hundreds of government schools across Indore, Bhopal and Ujjain have hosted special enrollment drives, student‑teacher pledging ceremonies and interactive classroom sessions led by district heads, marking one of the most visible public‑facing education initiatives in the state this year.awazthevoice+2

New session, new outreach

The new academic session in Madhya Pradesh began on April 1, with the School Education Department launching a state‑wide “Praveshotsav” and “School Chalein Hum” campaign to prevent dropouts and draw more children into government schools. In Bhopal, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Praveshotsav‑2026 at a Model Higher Secondary School, calling the drive a joint effort between the state and central governments to strengthen public education.millenniumpost+1

In Indore, the district established “entry festivals” at schools, where children were welcomed with a tilak ceremony and a special mid‑day meal on the first day itself, setting a celebratory tone for the new session. Education officials say the aim is to make the first week of school feel less like a routine rollout and more like a community event that families can identify with.youtubeamarujala

Collectors take over classrooms

Under the “School Chalein Hum” campaign, 4 April has been designated as a day when district and urban administrators step into classrooms. In Indore district, 162 administrative officers visited different government schools, each leading at least one class or interactive session with students.agniban+1

Indore district collector Shivam Verma reached Ashram Kramank‑2 in Pratap Nagar, where he interacted with students, explained basic concepts, and listened to their concerns about classroom life and facilities. Similar duties were assigned to tehsildars, block development officers and other civil servants, effectively turning the day into a mass orientation round for government‑school governance.amarujala+1

Bhopal, Ujjain join drive

In Bhopal, 102 officers were assigned to 102 schools, where they conducted discussions with students on school routines, Mid‑Day Meal implementation, and classroom discipline. The Rajwada and Shahpura corridors saw a stronger presence of municipal and education officials, who also reviewed the status of smart‑class equipment and textbook availability. 

In Ujjain, 106 officers participated in school visits, mixing classroom interactions with on‑the‑spot checks of infrastructure, attendance records, and mid‑day meal preparation. Education officials in all three districts reported that initial feedback from teachers and students was positive, with many children describing the presence of “officers as teachers” as a novelty that made them feel more accountable. 

Commissioner visits student projects

In a symbolic move tying city governance to school learning, Indore Municipal Corporation commissioner Kshitij Singh visited Bal Vinay Mandir School near Nehru Park, where he spent time with students and reviewed their practical projects. He observed science experiments, model‑making exercises and group presentations in the school’s lab, applauding the students’ effort and creativity. 

Singh told reporters that the session reminded him of his own school days and reinforced the idea that government schools are producing confident, expression‑oriented learners rather than just examination‑oriented students. He added that such interactions would be repeated periodically to keep the bridge between local administration and schools open. 

Enrollment push and parent outreach

To further boost enrollment, the School Education Department has directed teachers to run “ghar‑ghar sampark” (door‑to‑door contact) campaigns, with one teacher per school assigned to visit households and persuade parents to admit their children. The focus is especially on children who previously dropped out or switched to private schools without formal withdrawal. 

The department has also decided to felicitate parents of students who scored 85 percent or above in the previous session, in an effort to raise the morale of both students and families. Officials say the symbolic recognition will help shift the perception that only private‑school students are “high achievers.” 

Future outlook for MP schools

The state government’s broader target is to upgrade government schools from nursery to Class 12 to match the infrastructure and service standards of good private schools, including better labs, digital classrooms and trained teachers. The “School Chalein Hum” campaign, with its high‑profile administrative presence, is being treated as a flagship tool to test public trust and convert interest into actual enrollment. 

If the current momentum holds, education planners expect the 2026–27 session to mark another year‑on‑year rise in government‑school enrollment, following the recent decline in dropout rates and the expansion of textbook and meal schemes. The repeated visits by collectors, commissioners, and other officials will likely be repeated in the coming months, turning periodic classroom appearances into a structured monitoring mechanism for school‑quality delivery.