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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Not just teachers' salaries, over 5,000 grant in-aid schools in Gujarat to also get funds for infrastructure development
Over 5,000 grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools in Gujarat will now get funds from the state government to develop their infrastructure as well. The state government on Thursday announced financial assistance to schools under Mission School of Excellence 2.0. At present, the state government provides grants only in the form of teachers' salaries or grant per child to such schools. The decision, considered to be a major move towards strengthening secondary and higher secondary education, is said to be in response to demands from the management of grant-in-aid schools in the state. This assistance will be provided in the ratio of 80:20 to grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools affiliated to Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board with the state government bearing the majority of the cost, the Gujarat government announced in a release. This scheme, which will be implemented from the academic year 2025-26 for a period of five years, will benefit nearly 5,100 schools. 'The state government has given a positive response to the demand of the School Management Association by starting this scheme in the wider interest of the education world and school students,' Bhaskar Patel from Gujarat State School Management Association stated. Under the scheme, grants will be made available only once to secondary and higher secondary schools to create infrastructure facilities on their campuses. The grant amount will range from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1.50 crore, depending on the number of students. The infrastructure facilities for which the schools are eligible to receive assistance under this scheme include construction of missing classrooms, special rooms like library, laboratory, computer lab, vocational room and girls' room; new toilet blocks for male and female students; and drinking water facilities and other major repairs as well as painting of the premises, construction of compound walls and accessible infrastructure facilities required for the differently abled. The schools are required to submit a proposal in the prescribed format with the District Education Officer concerned by September 30. Soon, a Government Resolution (GR) is also expected to be issued for the implementation of this scheme.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NMC Gandhibagh zone initiates structural audit of 30 bridges after state directives
1 2 Nagpur: Acting on a state govt directive, the Gandhibagh zone of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has initiated the process of conducting a structural audit of 30 bridges and culverts built over the city's Nag River and various nullahs. Most of these structures, located in Prabhag 18, 19, and 22, are decades old, with many reportedly in urgent need of repair. A senior official from the zone told TOI that the bridges, some of which are narrow slab-type crossings, have not undergone comprehensive assessments for years. "Most were constructed long ago and may not meet current safety standards. We're prioritising locations that witness heavy pedestrian or vehicular traffic," the official said. The initiative comes after the Maharashtra govt's urban development department (UDD) issued a Government Resolution (GR) on June 30, mandating all urban local bodies (ULBs) to carry out structural audits of every bridge and building under their jurisdiction. The move follows a series of incidents across the state, including the tragic Kundmala bridge collapse in Pune and structural failures in Nagpur itself — such as cracks found in Butibori bridge last December and the partial collapse of Panchasheel bridge in 2023. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Responding to the GR, NMC floated a quotation notice inviting empanelled structural engineers to carry out audits and prepare assessment reports for bridges in Gandhibagh Zone. These include important locations such as Zenda Chowk, Reshimbagh near Navbharat School, Umred Road near Hanuman Mandir, and Siraspeth's Great Nag Road petrol pump. The list also features nullah crossings in congested localities like Gondipura, Chitnis Park, and Nababpura. The sale of quotation forms began on July 24 and will close on July 31, with physical submissions accepted until 5pm the same day. The forms cost Rs590, inclusive of GST, and the quotations will be opened on August 1 at the office of the executive engineer, Zone-6. The GR emphasises the urgency of structural audits, especially in areas with high footfall or ageing infrastructure. It holds ULBs accountable for ensuring the safety of civic structures built with either state or municipal funds. The audits are expected to prevent accidents, enable timely repairs, and ensure public safety in vulnerable areas.
India Today
29-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Criticise state, face action: Maharashtra's social media rule for government staff
The General Administration Department of the Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued a Government Resolution (GR) outlining new social media usage guidelines for all state government employees. The move aims to ensure responsible digital conduct amid the rising influence of platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, WhatsApp, and GR states that while social media serve as an effective communication tool, it is increasingly being misused for leaking confidential information, spreading misinformation, and posting political commentary -- violations of existing government service to the new guidelines, misusing social media in ways such as violating government service rules and giving negative feedback about government policies or any political event/person will not be tolerated. Breach guidelines will attract disciplinary action under the Maharashtra Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1979. The guidelines are applicable to all government employees, including those on deputation, contractual workers, staff of local governing bodies, public sector undertakings, and government-affiliated the key provisions are:Separation of personal and official accounts: Employees must maintain separate personal and official social media access: Use of banned websites or applications is strictly communication only: Only designated personnel, with prior approval, are allowed to share information about government schemes and initiatives via official self-promotion: Posts highlighting the success of schemes may be shared, but self-glorification is of official symbols prohibited: Employees should avoid using government logos, names, addresses, or assets such as vehicles and buildings in social media posts, except in personal profile defamatory content: Sharing of offensive, hateful, defamatory, or discriminatory content is required: Government documents must not be shared or uploaded without prior transfers: Upon transfer, official social media accounts must be formally handed resolution concludes with a stern warning: any breach of these guidelines will lead to disciplinary action under the relevant service rules.- EndsMust Watch
Deccan Herald
28-07-2025
- Business
- Deccan Herald
Maharashtra govt employees can't criticise policies of govt, as per new state social media norms
A Government Resolution (GR) also stated that the employees will have to maintain separate accounts for personal and official uses.
News18
28-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Maharashtra Govt's New Guidelines Bar Staff From Criticising Policies On Social Media
Last Updated: Maharashtra government employees can't criticize policies and must keep separate social media accounts for work and personal use. Violations will lead to disciplinary action. Maharashtra government employees have been barred from criticising current or past policies of the state or any other government in the country, according to a report by the Press Trust of India (PTI). The new social media guidelines, issued through a Government Resolution (GR) on Monday, apply to all state government employees, including those in local bodies, public sector undertakings and contract staff. As per the PTI report, the GR states that employees must maintain separate social media accounts for official and personal use. Personal accounts should not carry anything beyond the employee's photograph and are barred from using designations, government logos, images of uniforms, office buildings or official vehicles. The GR also prohibits employees from using mobile applications banned by either the state or the Centre. Violations will invite disciplinary action under the Maharashtra Civil Service Conduct Rules, 1979. While officers are allowed to highlight good work done by them, they have been advised to avoid self-praise. Employees are expected to use social media responsibly and refrain from downloading or circulating content that is objectionable, defamatory, discriminatory, or likely to incite hatred. No confidential files or documents may be uploaded, forwarded or shared, even partially, without official permission, the PTI report said. Employees have also been directed to hand over official social media accounts to their successors upon retirement or transfer. The government has allowed the use of messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram for work-related coordination. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
