After "Calm Down," Army launches "School Chalo" in J&K
Q. Which operation has been initiated by the Army for education in J&K?- Published on 07 Nov 16a. School Chalo
b. School Kholo
c. School Bharo
d. None of the above
ANSWER: School Chalo
After
"Operation Calm Down" in South Kashmir, Army is focusing on
"School Chalo".- This operation identifies areas and provides students with free coaching and ensures they participate in extra curricular activities.
- Army had launched Operation "Calm Down" in August- September to clear different parts of the Valley of militants and protestors through minimum force.
- The educational institutions were closed over the period of 5 months and more than 30 schools were burned down.
- The School Chalo program is increasingly popular in the valley.
- Teachers in localities have been holding classes in school or community settings to impart education to children.
- Using the slogan "Chyem ne zaroorat Daulat-o-Rubab, Faqat Gochum School te Kitab" army soldiers are now convincing parents to send their wards to study in makeshift dwellings.