-By ArdorComm News Network
October 16, 2024
The state government has allocated Rs 9,800 crore for education in the current financial year, marking an increase of Rs 1,000 crore over the previous year, according to Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri. He emphasized that the government’s focus is on improving the quality of education rather than increasing the number of schools.
Agnihotri made these remarks while inaugurating the Under-19 School State Sports Tournaments at the Government School for Boys. The event saw the participation of 730 students from 11 districts, excluding Lahul and Spiti, along with five sports hostels from Nadaun, Paprola, Rohru, Sundernagar, and Una. The four-day tournament features football, hockey, basketball, and handball events.
Highlighting the government’s education policy, Agnihotri said that new schools would be opened where needed, but only schools with zero admissions had been closed. He also announced the establishment of Rajiv Gandhi Day Boarding Schools in each Assembly segment, with 18 schools approved for the first phase, eight of which are nearing completion.
The Deputy CM also spoke about the 3% job reservation for sportspersons and the increase in award money for athletes winning national and international medals. He cited the example of Nishad Kumar, who won a silver medal at the Paralympic Games and received a Rs 3 crore reward.
Later, Agnihotri laid the foundation stones for public works projects worth Rs 10.2 crore, inaugurated new office buildings for the State Electricity Board and PWD in Haroli, and dedicated a road bridge in Chandpur to the public.
Source: Tribune