Nagpur, 12 June (HS):

In a unique step to promote rural education and improve enrolment in government

schools, the Kaniyadol Kokarda Gram Panchayat, in Kalmeshwar bloc of Nagpur

district, has passed a resolution to waive property tax for families enrolling

their children in the local Zilla Parishad (ZP) school for the academic year

2025–26.

The resolution was

unanimously adopted during a recent general body meeting of the panchayat. The

initiative was proposed by Sarpanch Lal Mohammad Maladhari, who emphasized the

urgent need to reverse the trend of declining student enrolment in

government-run schools and expand access to quality education within the

village.

The proposal

received widespread support from all panchayat members. Officials believe this

initiative will not only ease the financial burden on rural families but also

encourage higher enrollment in the village’s ZP school. Community members have

lauded the resolution, describing it as a progressive model that could be

replicated by other panchayats across the state.

In recent years, the Kaniyadol Kokarda Gram Panchayat has made notable

efforts to strengthen local education infrastructure. These include donating

computer systems to the ZP school, providing free school bags and ID cards to

students, and promoting digital learning within classrooms.

Villagers have welcomed the latest move as another positive step toward

ensuring equal educational opportunities for all children, particularly those

in rural areas where access to resources can be limited.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar