Launch of ‘Mor Akhar’ and the Sports for Development

• 06 Jul 2022

Why in News?

On July 5, 2022, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched two innovation programs 'Mor Akhar' and 'Sports for Development' in Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district as part of a meet-and-greet visit.

Key Points

• The 'Mor Akhar' program will be implemented in 299 primary schools of Gaurela and Pendra block, which is an initiative to improve the elementary language education of children of primary schools, to make the reading and writing ability of children more effective.
• Under the second programme 'Sports for Development', children of 543 primary schools of the district will be prepared through sports in a pilot and practical manner, so that they can have fast learning skills as well as improve their health, physical and mental development and lifestyle.
• It is worth mentioning that this method of practical education has been successfully used in 50 countries of the world.
• Due to the closure of schools during the Corona period, the ability of children to learn has decreased. In view of this, 'Mor Akhar' program has been started, which will be helpful in increasing reading ability and reading habit in children.
• Similarly, 'Sports of Development' has been started in all the schools of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district. The aim is to develop physically and mentally and increase children's learning in sports and games.
• The programme includes providing class appropriate, age appropriate and equal opportunities in sports to boys and girls. Both these programmes will be conducted in collaboration with UNICEF.