<p>To enable continuous learning for children across sections during Covid-19, the Department of Public Instruction launched the Vidyagama programme in August last year. </p>.<p>The programme, which caters to students from Classes 6 to 9, mandated government school teachers to engage students in their neighbourhoods and mentor them.</p>.<p>Though there were some glitches, this programme was lauded for its innovative approach to ensure every child's Right to Education, particularly those from underprivileged sections.</p>.<p>This was halted temporarily when Covid-19 cases were reported among the participants. The programme was relaunched in January in a revised format, along with regular classes for Class 10 and II PUC. Now the classes are conducted in schools, in small groups.</p>
<p>To enable continuous learning for children across sections during Covid-19, the Department of Public Instruction launched the Vidyagama programme in August last year. </p>.<p>The programme, which caters to students from Classes 6 to 9, mandated government school teachers to engage students in their neighbourhoods and mentor them.</p>.<p>Though there were some glitches, this programme was lauded for its innovative approach to ensure every child's Right to Education, particularly those from underprivileged sections.</p>.<p>This was halted temporarily when Covid-19 cases were reported among the participants. The programme was relaunched in January in a revised format, along with regular classes for Class 10 and II PUC. Now the classes are conducted in schools, in small groups.</p>