24 slum kids enrolled in Nalagarh schools

Tribune News Service

Solan, June 26

As part of its drive, the Nalagarh administration today enrolled 24 slum children in schools.

“In the first phase, areas where slum dwellers reside were identified. Later, necessary documents were prepared such as their birth certificates to enroll them in nearby schools,” said SDM, Nalagarh, Mahinder Pal.

He said panchayat representatives had been directed to identify slum dwellers and poor children, who were bereft of school education. “As many as 550 such children have been identified in Nalagarh subdivision till now,” the SDM added.

These children were provided uniform and books and funds for meals were being deposited in their bank accounts. The SDM appealed to the panchayat representatives to identify all such children in the 6-14 age group within a week. Volunteers of Magic India Foundation have also extended their support to the campaign.