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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Khandu lays base of 750cr edu infra projects digitally
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on Friday digitally laid the foundation for various infrastructure development projects across the state worth Rs 750 crores under the education department to be executed by rural works department (RWD) in FY 2025-26. A major part of this effort involves the implementation of multiple education infrastructure projects, including upgrading 39 govt higher secondary schools under the SASCI scheme with a budget of Rs 300 crore, construction of 156 hostels and teachers' quarters in all districts under SASCI with Rs 322 crore, 14 large-capacity hostels (120 beds each) under the DAJGUA scheme costing Rs 71.40 crore, 60 bachelor barracks in rural schools with Rs 9 crore, infrastructure development of Arunachal University, Pasighat with Rs 30 crore and constructing 394 kitchen sheds cum stores for the PM Poshan scheme with Rs 23.64 crore, an official statement from the CMO said. "This is in line with our commitment to successfully implement the Shikshit Arunachal 2029 Mission adopted by our govt," Khandu said. Under this mission, he said, all infrastructural needs of govt schools will be fulfilled while also making policy decisions to rejuvenate the education system of the state. Khandu reiterated that schools not functioning or with zero attendance will be closed and the inter-village school model will be implemented. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologista recomenda: simples truque elimina o fungo facilmente Acabe com o Fungo Undo "Over the years with focus on quantity, we lost quality. Under this Mission Shikshit Arunachal, we intend to take the quality of our education to top-notch by 2029," he said. He expressed optimism that under education minister PD Sona, the mission will be achieved as stipulated. Congratulating the RWD and education department on the huge responsibility, he advised the officers and officials of RWD to maintain quality and the timeline for completion without fail. Deputy CM Chowna Mein, education minister PD Sona, advisor to education minister Mutchu Mithi and senior officials from the RWD and education depts were present on the occasion.
United News of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Khandu lays base of Rs 750-Cr education infrastructure projects across Arunachal
Itanagar, May 30 (UNI) In a significant move towards transforming the educational landscape of Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday digitally laid the foundation stones for a series of infrastructure development projects worth Rs 750 crore under the Education Department. These projects will be executed by the Rural Works Department (RWD) during the financial year 2025–26. The projects include: Upgradation of 39 Government Higher Secondary Schools under the SASCI (Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment) scheme with an outlay of Rs 300 crore; Construction of 156 hostels and teachers' quarters across all districts under SASCI, costing Rs 322 crore; C/o 14 large-capacity hostels (120 beds each) under the DAJGUA (Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan) scheme at Rs 71.40 crore; 60 bachelor barracks in rural schools for Rs 9 crore; infrastructure development of Arunachal University, Pasighat with Rs 30 crore; and C/o 394 kitchen sheds-cum-stores under PM Poshan scheme with Rs 23.64 crore 'This (initiative) is in line with our commitment to successfully implement the Shikshit Arunachal 2029 Mission adopted by our government,' Khandu said. Under this Mission, he said, all infrastructural needs of government schools will be fulfilled while also making policy decisions to rejuvenate the education system of the state. Khandu reiterated that schools not functioning or with zero attendance will be closed, and the Inter-Village (IV) school model will be implemented to optimize resources and improve outcomes. 'Over the years, our focus on quantity diluted quality. With Mission Shikshit Arunachal, we aim to elevate the standard of education in the state to top-notch levels by 2029,' he revealed. Expressing confidence in Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona's leadership, Khandu said he is optimistic about achieving the Mission's targets on time. Congratulating the Education and Rural Works departments for undertaking this critical responsibility, he advised all officials of RWD to ensure quality and adhere strictly to project timelines. The event was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Education Minister PD Sona, Advisor to the Education Minister Mutchu Mithi, and senior officials from both RWD and the Education Department. UNI TD GNK
