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Indian Express
5 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
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Gujarat govt to provide infrastructure aid to grant-in-aid schools under Mission School of Excellence 2.0
Gandhinagar (Gujarat), India: Under the Mission School of Excellence 2.0, the Gujarat Government will provide financial assistance to selected grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools to enhance their infrastructure facilities, according to the Gujarat Chief Minister 's Office (CMO). This assistance will be extended in an 80:20 ratio to grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools affiliated with the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board. In line with the National Education Policy 2020, implemented under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi , the focus has shifted beyond universalising primary education to ensuring that students also complete secondary and higher secondary education. Strengthening school infrastructure is a key step toward achieving this objective. The State Government is driving a transformational change in school education—especially at the primary, secondary, and higher secondary levels—through the Mission School of Excellence initiative, the statement said. A significant proportion of students in Gujarat are enrolled in grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lolu Selatan: Unsold Sofas Prices May Surprise You (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo Moreover, with the result-oriented steps being taken by the Education Department, there is a strong likelihood of a considerable increase in student enrolment in these schools in the coming years. With visionary planning to meet Gujarat's future educational needs, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved a policy decision to provide infrastructure assistance to grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools, on par with government schools. Under the guidance of Education Minister Kuber Dindor, the State Education Department has launched this scheme for five years starting from the academic year 2025–26. In the broader interest of the education sector and students, the State Government has also responded positively to longstanding demands from school management associations by initiating this supportive measure. As per the approved scheme, eligible grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools selected under this initiative will receive one-time financial assistance ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore, depending on student strength. This assistance is specifically earmarked for strengthening and upgrading physical infrastructure within schools. According to the statement, the infrastructural facilities eligible for assistance under this scheme include construction of missing classrooms, libraries, laboratories, computer labs, vocational rooms, girls' rooms, and other special-purpose rooms; new toilet blocks for boys, girls, and students with disabilities; provision of drinking water facilities; and other major repair works, including painting, construction of compound walls, and accessible infrastructure necessary for students with disabilities. For such facilities, 80 per cent of the expenditure will be borne by the state government, while the remaining 20 per cent will be contributed by the respective school management committees. Under Mission School of Excellence 2.0, eligible grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools can submit their proposals in the prescribed format to the concerned District Education Officer by September 30, 2025, the statement said. This education-focused decision, taken by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, will help establish student-centric infrastructure in grant-in-aid schools in rural and tribal areas, while also reducing the financial burden on school management. The Education Department has issued a formal resolution regarding this scheme. (ANI) Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
