The Government of Gujarat has implemented a revised policy that directly links financial grants for aided secondary and higher secondary schools to student attendance levels. The decision aims to improve classroom participation and strengthen overall academic performance across the state.
Under the new guidelines, schools are required to maintain a minimum average attendance to qualify for full financial assistance. Urban schools must achieve higher attendance benchmarks compared to rural institutions, reflecting differences in accessibility and infrastructure. Schools failing to meet the prescribed criteria may face a reduction in grant allocation.
Education department officials stated that the move is intended to encourage schools to focus on regular student engagement and reduce absenteeism. The policy is also expected to promote accountability among school managements and ensure that public funds are effectively utilized.
This attendance-based funding model is part of Gujarat’s broader education reform efforts, which focus on quality improvement, learning outcomes, and better monitoring of government-aided institutions.