August 24, 2020 8:16 PM

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District administration, Udhampur brings positive change with 'Back to School' initiative

<span style="color: #222222;">According to the 2011 census report there is 70 per cent literacy in Udhampur district of J&K, yet the underprivileged sections of the society face challenges in enrolling their children to schools. However, the 'Back to School' initiative is bringing a change in the scenario. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">District Commissioner, Udhampur, Dr Piyush Singla said that in a re-survey, district administration was able to identify 3,100 students, hailing from a very poor background, who had the tendency to leave schools. Out of these 3,100 identified students, 2,095 have been enrolled in the schools which increased the overall district enrolment ratio by 2.6 per cent. He said, District administration is also managing support from the Red Cross Society for such students.</span><br />''  

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