LUCKNOW, July 5 -- Shravasti district ranks first in Uttar Pradesh for enrolling the most number of poor children in private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009. in the academic session 2025-26. Gonda secured second place, while Basti stood third, according to a government spokesperson.

Shravasti was assigned a target to admit 465 children to private schools for 2025-26 academic session. Against this, 460 children or 98.92 percent of the target were admitted. Shravasti district magistrate Ajay Kumar Dwivedi said continuous efforts are being made to strengthen the education system in the district.

Several key steps were taken to enrol children in schools under the Right to Education (RTE). He said, "A comprehensive campa...