Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Migrant Children Enrolled in Palghar School
In Palghar, Maharashtra, 14 children from families who move around for work were enrolled in a local school.
This is to make sure they don't miss out on education.
The school gave them free books and uniforms.
Important people from the government and a group called Sparsh Foundation helped make this happen.
The children and their parents were happy and excited about this new start.
This is part of a bigger effort to help all children go to school, no matter where they come from.
14 children from migrant construction worker families enrolled in Zilla Parishad School, Anand Ashram, Palghar.
Free textbooks and school uniforms provided to support their education.
Palghar District Collectorate, Sparsh Foundation, and Education Department coordinated the effort.
Event attended by district officials, foundation members, parents, and the newly enrolled students.
Ongoing drive to enroll migrant children in nearby Zilla Parishad schools across Palghar district.
- Who
- Children of migrant construction workers in Palghar, Maharashtra
- What
- Enrollment in Zilla Parishad School with provision of free textbooks and uniforms
- When
- January 8, 2024
- Where
- Zilla Parishad School, Anand Ashram, Palghar
- Why
- To prevent learning loss and ensure inclusive education for children of migrant families
- Location
- Palghar, Maharashtra
- Number of Children Enrolled
- 14
- School Name
- Zilla Parishad School, Anand Ashram
- Organizations Involved
- Palghar District Collectorate, Sparsh Foundation, Education Department
- Items Provided
- Free textbooks and school uniforms
- Key Officials Present
- District Collector Dr. Indu Rani Jakhar, CEO Manoj Ranade
- Event Attendees
- Education Officer Sonali Matekar, Panchayat Samiti Group Education Officer Nimish Mohite, Block Extension Officer Neelam Pashte, Cluster Head Vinod Patil, Sparsh Foundation members, parents, and students