Odisha to Launch Modern Primary Schools in Every Panchayat: A Step Towards Quality Education | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: State govt will launch ‘Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Prathamik Vidyalaya Yojana’ soon to construct a modern primary school in each panchayat, chief minister Mohan Majhi said after a review meeting on measures to improve primary education here on Wednesday. A total of 6,794 schools will be built under the scheme.
“These schools will aim to create an ideal learning atmosphere for children,” he added.
He said special emphasis will be placed on enhancing children’s language skills and basic mathematical knowledge.
“This will enable them to easily pursue education in higher classes. Steps will be taken to strengthen children’s foundational knowledge and intellectual development by focusing on quality education and comprehensive growth,” he added.
The scheme will create new classrooms, separate toilets for boys and girls, boundary wall, green environment, digital libraries and language labs, playgrounds, dining halls, computers, smart boards, among others. Emphasis will also be given to sports, physical exercise and social and cultural education, said official sources.
In the meeting, a discussion was held on the development of heritage schools. “Steps will be taken to develop schools that are over 100 years old or from the pre-Independence era. A total of 45 heritage schools will be developed under the scheme. Contributions of distinguished individuals who taught or studied in these schools will also be commemorated, the sources said.
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