From dropouts to re-enrollment: Girls return to schools in Gujarat

Oct 18, 2025

In Gujarat’s Jamnagar district, the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative is transforming girls’ education. Led by District Women and Child Officer Dr. Pujaben Dodiya, local teams have actively engaged villages to bring girls back to school with strong government support. Success stories like Umera, previously denied education due to gender bias, now thriving in Class 3, and Uma and her sister, re-enrolled despite financial struggles, highlight the campaign’s impact. Mothers like Madhuriben are emerging as education champions. With committed local leadership and district administration backing, dozens of girls have returned to classrooms, paving the way for an inclusive, empowered Gujarat.