1. Unveiling ‘My School-My Pride’ Campaign in Himachal Pradesh

- The Himachal Pradesh government has launched the 'My School-My Pride' campaign under the 'Apna Vidyalaya' programme.

- Intending to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the campaign is designed to uplift the quality of education in government schools.

2. Stakeholder Involvement and Contributions

- The ‘My School-My Pride’ campaign encourages active participation from individuals and organisations in adopting schools.

- Roles for the stakeholders include volunteering in career counselling, remedial teaching, exam coaching, and providing community support services.

- Stakeholders can contribute by donating time, expertise, funds for infrastructure development, event sponsorship, scholarships, and support for the Mid-Day Meal programme.

3. Enlisting Government Official Involvement

- MPs, MLAs, and government officers are urged to adopt at least one government school.

- The roles of these officials also include suggesting improvements and monitoring students' progress.

- Education department officers will be given mentorship roles in specific schools.

4. Ensuring Accountability through Online Platforms

- The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) plans on launching an online portal for the 'Apna Vidyalaya' programme.

- The purpose of the portal is to ensure transparency, accountability, and real-time activity monitoring.

5. SAMVAD Initiative: Nurturing Responsible Citizens

- A sub-component of the ‘My School-My Pride’ campaign is the ‘systematic adolescent management and value addition dialogue' (SAMVAD).

- SAMVAD will focus on educating students about moral values, drug awareness, nutrition, and legal knowledge.

- The initiative is aimed at nurturing responsible and well-informed citizens.

6. Chief Minister's Vision for the Campaign

- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu emphasised that the programme's goal is to foster civic duty, strengthen the school vision, and create a sustainable model for enhancing education.

- The programme is catered to impact over 55% of students studying in government schools in Himachal Pradesh.

7. Expected Impact of the Campaign

- The ‘My School-My Pride' campaign is projected to bring about a positive transformation in education.

- The potential transformation is attributed to an emphasis on community engagement, and providing academic support for educational enhancement.