RO 1.6 Million new school comes up in Mahout
The school comprises 36 classrooms complete with educational facilities, as well as activity halls, learning resources, a multi-purpose hall, teacher and administration rooms, playgrounds, canopies, a canteen, a guard room and other facilities.
The school is also equipped with a clean energy system powered by solar panels, reflecting the ministry's commitment to environmental sustainability and rationalising energy consumption.
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