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India Today
12-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
80 new schools to come up in Assam in tea garden regions
The Assam Government has announced the opening of 80 new model schools in tea garden areas as part of its long-term vision to uplift education in remote and underserved announcement was made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during an interaction with headmasters of Tea Garden Model Schools and Adarsha Vidyalayas in Guwahati on July 10, 2025.'The Assam Government will open 80 more model schools in tea garden areas along with introducing initiatives such as mid-day meal schemes for Classes IX and X students and smart classroom facilities,' Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma He also stated that with the vision of bringing about qualitative changes in the academic landscape of the tea garden areas, the State Government has decided to set up 200 model schools in 800 tea estates across the State.118 SCHOOLS ALREADY FUNCTIONINGAs part of this broader vision, the foundation stones for 118 schools were laid in November 2022, and these schools are now functional in various tea garden success of these schools has encouraged the government to move forward with the establishment of the next batch of 80 schools will be spread across 23 districts, including Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Charaideo, Sivasagar, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, and Sonitpur, aiming to improve educational access for children in tea estate INFRASTRUCTURE AND INCLUSIVITYThe Chief Minister highlighted the importance of inclusivity and infrastructure development.'The government is also committed to enhancing the infrastructure of the schools along with improving the service conditions of teachers posted in the model schools,' Sarma further stated that students from various communities should also be encouraged to enrol in the tea garden model schools, as it will help in assimilation and fostering harmonious relationships with students belonging to different schools will be equipped with smart classrooms, science labs, libraries, and playgrounds to ensure holistic learning.'The government will take steps to introduce smart boards and smart classrooms in the model schools,' he BICYCLES AND HEALTH INITIATIVES PLANNEDTaking note of the dropout rates, the Chief Minister said that the government is considering the option of introducing a mid-day meal for the students of Classes 9 and 10 which is now available for students from nursery to Class further support students in remote areas, he announced that the government would provide bicycles to students from Class VI onwards to ensure regular also said the government is considering introducing a 'School Breakfast Programme' along with mandatory health checkups for ON TEACHER TRAINING AND ADARSHA VIDYALAYASIn addition to the tea garden model schools, Mr. Sarma took stock of the 57 Adarsha Vidyalayas operating across the state. These schools were set up with a vision to nurture talent, values and creativity through high-quality further announced a new move to enhance teacher preparedness, saying that the government will take steps to formalise one year of compulsory apprentice training for BEd students in tea garden model schools and Adarsha these initiatives, the Assam Government aims to not only expand educational access but also improve the quality and inclusiveness of education in the tea garden regions.(With inputs from PTI)- Ends
Time of India
12-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Assam government to open 80 more schools in tea garden areas, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, The Assam government will open 80 more model schools in tea garden areas along with introducing initiatives like mid-day meal schemes for classes 9 and 10 students and smart classroom facilities, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Interacting with the headmasters of the Tea Garden Model Schools and Adarsha Vidyalayas here on Thursday, the chief minister said that with the vision of bringing about qualitative changes in the academic landscape of the tea garden areas, the state government had decided to set up 200 model schools in 800 tea estates across the state. Accordingly, in November 2022, foundation stones for 118 schools were laid, which are functioning at present in the tea garden areas. He said that considering the success of these model schools, the government will inaugurate 80 more such schools in the tea garden areas. He also emphasised encouraging the enrollment of students from different communities in the tea garden schools to ensure better assimilation. The government is also committed to enhancing the infrastructure of the schools along with improving the service conditions of teachers posted in the model schools, Sarma added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dubai's Next Icon: Experience Binghatti Aquarise Luxury Binghatti Developers FZE Learn More Undo Taking note of the occasional dropouts, the chief minister said that the government is considering the option of introducing a mid-day meal for the students of classes 9 and 10, which is now available for students from nursery to class 8. He said that the government will take steps to introduce smart boards and smart classrooms in the model schools. The chief minister also took stock of the teachers' strength, pass percentage, and student attendance in the model schools. He said that students from various communities should also be encouraged to enrol in the tea garden model schools, as it will help in assimilation and fostering harmonious relationships with students belonging to different communities. The chief minister also took stock of the functioning of the 57 Adarsha Vidyalayas in the state. He said the Adarsha Vidyalayas were set up with a vision to nurture talent, values and creativity through high-quality education, and the government is putting its efforts into elevating the quality of education in remote areas. Sarma said the government will take steps to formalise one year of compulsory apprentice training for the students in tea garden model schools and Adarsha Vidyalayas. He also said that to ensure the attendance of students in remote areas, the government will provide bicycles to students from class 6 onwards. To motivate students to attend school and take care of their health, the chief minister said that the government is considering introducing a School Breakfast Programme along with mandatory health checkups for students. PTI Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Assam govt to open 80 more schools in tea garden areas
Guwahati, The Assam government will open 80 more model schools in tea garden areas along with introducing initiatives like mid-day meal schemes for classes 9 and 10 students and smart classroom facilities, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Assam govt to open 80 more schools in tea garden areas Interacting with the headmasters of the Tea Garden Model Schools and Adarsha Vidyalayas here on Thursday, the chief minister said that with the vision of bringing about qualitative changes in the academic landscape of the tea garden areas, the state government had decided to set up 200 model schools in 800 tea estates across the state. Accordingly, in November 2022, foundation stones for 118 schools were laid, which are functioning at present in the tea garden areas. He said that considering the success of these model schools, the government will inaugurate 80 more such schools in the tea garden areas. He also emphasised encouraging the enrollment of students from different communities in the tea garden schools to ensure better assimilation. The government is also committed to enhancing the infrastructure of the schools along with improving the service conditions of teachers posted in the model schools, Sarma added. Taking note of the occasional dropouts, the chief minister said that the government is considering the option of introducing a mid-day meal for the students of classes 9 and 10, which is now available for students from nursery to class 8. He said that the government will take steps to introduce smart boards and smart classrooms in the model schools. The chief minister also took stock of the teachers' strength, pass percentage, and student attendance in the model schools. He said that students from various communities should also be encouraged to enrol in the tea garden model schools, as it will help in assimilation and fostering harmonious relationships with students belonging to different communities. The chief minister also took stock of the functioning of the 57 Adarsha Vidyalayas in the state. He said the Adarsha Vidyalayas were set up with a vision to nurture talent, values and creativity through high-quality education, and the government is putting its efforts into elevating the quality of education in remote areas. Sarma said the government will take steps to formalise one year of compulsory apprentice training for the students in tea garden model schools and Adarsha Vidyalayas. He also said that to ensure the attendance of students in remote areas, the government will provide bicycles to students from class 6 onwards. To motivate students to attend school and take care of their health, the chief minister said that the government is considering introducing a School Breakfast Programme along with mandatory health checkups for students. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Assam Government to open 80 more schools in tea garden areas
'The Assam Government will open 80 more model schools in tea garden areas along with introducing initiatives such as mid-day meal schemes for Classes IX and X students and smart classroom facilities,' Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Interacting with the headmasters of the Tea Garden Model Schools and Adarsha Vidyalayas in Guwahati on Thursday (July 10, 2025), the Chief Minister said that with the vision of bringing about qualitative changes in the academic landscape of the tea garden areas, the State Government has decided to set up 200 model schools in 800 tea estates across the State. Accordingly, in November 2022, foundation stones for 118 schools were laid, which are functioning at present in the tea garden areas. He said that considering the success of these model schools, the government will inaugurate 80 more such schools in the tea garden areas. He also emphasised encouraging the enrollment of students from different communities in the tea garden schools to ensure better assimilation. 'The government is also committed to enhancing the infrastructure of the schools along with improving the service conditions of teachers posted in the model schools,' Mr. Sarma added. Taking note of the occasional dropouts, the Chief Minister said that the government is considering the option of introducing a mid-day meal for the students of Classes IX and X, which is now available for students from nursery to Class 8. He said that the government will take steps to introduce smart boards and smart classrooms in the model schools. The Chief Minister also took stock of the teachers' strength, pass percentage and student attendance in the model schools. He said that students from various communities should also be encouraged to enrol in the tea garden model schools, as it will help in assimilation and fostering harmonious relationships with students belonging to different communities. The Chief Minister also took stock of the functioning of the 57 Adarsha Vidyalayas in the State. Send officers who can communicate: Assam small tea growers to Tea Board He said the Adarsha Vidyalayas were set up with a vision to nurture talent, values and creativity through high-quality education, and the government is putting its efforts into elevating the quality of education in remote areas. Mr. Sarma said the government will take steps to formalise one year of compulsory apprentice training for the students in tea garden model schools and Adarsha Vidyalayas. He also said that to ensure the attendance of students in remote areas, the government will provide bicycles to students from Class VI onwards. To motivate students to attend school and take care of their health, the Chief Minister said that the government is considering introducing a School Breakfast Programme along with mandatory health checkups for students.
The Hindu
17-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
NMMS 2024-25: 292 students selected from Mysuru
The results of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) selection exam for the academic year 2024–25, conducted by the Union government, have been announced. A total of 292 students from Mysuru district have been selected. Although the district was allotted 274 seats under this scheme, an additional 18 students have been selected beyond the allocated quota. Students from classes 9 to 12 who are selected under this scheme will receive ₹12,000 per year, directly credited to their bank accounts. As many as 78 students from Mysuru rural have been selected, besides 51 from Mysuru South and 42 from T Narasipura. The number of students selected in other taluks and blocks includes Nanjangud (34); Hunsur (24); Mysuru North (22); 18 students each from K.R. Nagar and H.D. Kote, and five students from Periyapatna. As many as 98 students from Adarsha Vidyalayas have been selected, while 20 from Karnataka Public Schools (KPS), 58 from Government High Schools, and 45 from Government Higher Primary Schools have been selected. With this, 221 students (75.68%) were from government schools and 71 students (24.31%) were from aided institutions, according to an official release. Students who were selected this year, as well as those already receiving the NMMS in previous years and continuing their studies in classes 9 to 12 in government or aided institutions in 2025–26, can apply through the National Scholarship Portal. Details such as bank account information can be obtained from the NMMS nodal officers at the respective Block Education Offices or from the heads of their educational institutions, said the release from the principal of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Mysuru.
