Tura, September 13, 2024: As part of the continued effort of the Back to School Campaign in all the districts of Meghalaya, the Teams from Red FM 93.5 Shillong have organized On-Ground Activities, Roadshows and Studio Shifts on 13th September 2024 at various locations including Tura Super Market, Chandmari Market, Tura and Rongram Market. The programme was organized by District Legal Services Authority, Tura in collaboration with Meghalaya State Legal Services Authority under the aegis National Legal Services Authority and Red FM Shillong.
The campaign titled, “Opening Doors for Education to Children” and “Back to School Campaign” with the tagline “Securing Free and Compulsory Education to Children of Meghalaya” aims to ensure that every child receives the education they deserve and also motivate the school dropouts to come back to formal education.
Stating about the fundamental right under Article 21 A of the Constitution of India, Jingjang Ch Marak from DLSA, Tura informed that as per the provisions of the act “Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act” was enacted and therefore, every child has the right to free and compulsory education. Further, he motivated everyone as well as parents, students to find out any drop out in their locality and help them come back to formal education and added that they can seek assistance from DLSA, Tura at Room no 202 or educational opportunities available such as National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), etc. He also urged all the parents and students, especially school dropouts to take advantage of these facilities provided by the government and become responsible citizens in future.
Parents and guardians can also contact the toll-free helpline number 15100 which allows school dropouts to return to school irrespective of their age. A vibrant dance performance by team members from Red FM enthralled the crowd and participants were also awarded with prizes for competitions held during the event.
Members from District Legal Services Authority, West Garo Hills Tura, Officials from Education Department Tura, Radio Jockey from Red FM 93.5 Shillong, Teachers and Students were among others present during the event.
