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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.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
San Diego Unified to offer ‘to-go meals' for students fasting during Ramadan
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Unified School District announced Thursday that it will be offering 'to-go meals' for students who are fasting during Ramadan. For those unfamiliar, Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and is considered 'the holy month of fasting,' which is abided by daily from dawn to sunset. For Muslims, according to the Associated Press, it's a time of increased worship, charity and good deeds. In recognition of students in the school district who honor Ramadan, San Diego Unified's Food & Nutrition Services Department, also known as Sandi Coast Cafe, has created a special to-go menu. Officials with the district explained in a press release that this program is meant to 'promote nutrition security and health equity for its students.' Gaylord Pacific Resort in Chula Vista hiring hundreds for 2025 opening The food service is made possible through a a waiver by the California Department of Education, which grants school districts in the Golden State the ability to serve non-congregate meals as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. Learn more about the Ramadan to-go meals on the San Diego Unified website. 'This waiver from the state, combined with the hard work of our nutrition staff and cooperation with school site leaders, will allow us to better serve all of our students and families,' said Alicia Pitrone Hauser, Director of Food & Nutrition Services for San Diego Unified. 'For students fasting during Ramadan, this program allows us to send meals home with children to meet their nutrition needs once the daily fast has concluded.' The to-go meals campaign is slated to begin on Feb. 24 and will run through March 28. The Sandi Coast Cafe will provide precooked and packaged meals that can be taken home and easily prepared. 'Families that are interested in participating are asked to fill out a Ramadan meals request form, similar to those that are used for field trips and other offsite locations,' district officials noted. 'I have never heard of a food program like this. I'm happy that this will be offered to my children as they fast during Ramadan,' said Mohammad Jawad Shirzai, a parent at Mira Mesa High School. 'The United States has a lot of positive things but one of the greatest things about this country is that they are accepting people from all backgrounds, ideologies, beliefs and religions.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
