Delhi Police Launches 'Nayi Disha' Initiative to Reintegrate School Dropouts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative Name | Nayi Disha - A Path Back to Learning |
| Launched By | Delhi Police |
| Objective | Reintegrate school dropouts into the formal education system |
| Key Features | - Door-to-door outreach by police personnel - Collaboration with NGOs, schools, and social workers - Emotional counselling, academic assistance, and admission facilitation |
| Implementation | - Police officers visit families to identify reasons for dropouts - Counselling sessions for children - NGOs provide funding and tuition support - Schools ease re-enrolment process |
| Background | Dropouts due to poverty, domestic instability, lack of academic support |
| Significance | - Reinforces police as social mentors - Addresses education and child welfare - Potential model for other cities - Builds community trust in policing institutions |