Gandhinagar, June 28 -- Admission to primary school is a defining milestone in a child's life, one that lays the foundation for future learning and growth. Recognising its significance, the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi, believed that this first step into education should be more than a formality; it should be celebrated like a festival. With this vision, in 2003, Narendra Modi launched Shala Praveshotsav, turning routine school enrolment into a statewide movement, a release said.

Launched over two decades ago by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shala Praveshotsav continues to be carried forward under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who inaugurated its 23rd edition on 26 June at Divda PM Shri School in Kada...