Guwahati, 4th Jan: In a major development for Assam’s education sector, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed plans for the establishment of eight new Adarsha Vidyalayas across various districts of the state. This initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to improving education quality and accessibility.
These Adarsha Vidyalayas, integral to the Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhijan (RMSA), Assam, aim to provide exemplary education, especially in rural areas. The recent announcement underscores the government’s ongoing initiative to set up more Adarsha Vidyalayas, strengthening the educational infrastructure in the state.
Chief Minister Sarma inaugurated an Adarsha Vidyalaya in North Guwahati on June 20, 2023. Situated at Rangmahal on the North Bank of the Brahmaputra, this school shares its campus with the Rangmahal Higher Secondary School, fostering healthy competition among students and contributing to human resource development in the area.
Emphasizing the commitment to education, Chief Minister Sarma highlighted that these Adarsha Vidyalayas will feature smart classrooms, science and computer laboratories, and libraries. The inclusion of ‘Project Child’ aims at holistic mental and physical development. The government envisions establishing CBSE-affiliated Adarsha Vidyalayas in all 126 Assembly Constituencies, with 55 already completed and 71 under construction.
Additionally, the Assam government plans to revamp 2000 vernacular medium schools across the state, allocating Rs. 10 crores each. This comprehensive approach aims to ensure that students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds have the opportunity to study English in government schools.
These educational developments coincide with the Chief Minister’s announcement on August 25, 2023, regarding the re-creation of four newly merged districts—Biswanath, Hojai, Bajali, and Tamulpur—bringing the total number of districts in Assam back to 35. The expansion of Adarsha Vidyalayas, coupled with district reorganization, signifies a broader strategy to decentralize and improve educational services throughout the state.
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