Kerala’s ‘Jyothi’ scheme, launched in May 2025, aims to enrol migrant children into anganwadis and public schools while offering integrated health, welfare, and social support.
The programme seeks to bridge the educational gap caused by migration, foster cultural inclusion, and promote recreational engagement for migrant kids.
It aligns with Kerala’s efforts to modernise its migrant registry and make public services more inclusive.
Key Objectives of ‘Jyothi’ Scheme
- Integrate children of migrant workers into Kerala’s formal education system.
- Promote inclusive development by providing access to schooling, healthcare, and welfare.
- Support educational continuity despite seasonal migration.
Main Features
Target Groups
- Children aged 3 to 6 years to be enrolled in anganwadis.
- Children aged 6 years and above to be enrolled in public schools.
Outreach & Implementation
- Month-long field campaign in May 2025 to identify and reach migrant settlements.
- Involvement of local self-governments, Kudumbashree workers, schoolteachers, and parent-teacher associations.
