Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Centre Highlights Support for Border-Side Schools in Amritsar
In Amritsar, near the India-Pakistan border, schools face many challenges.
The government is helping by providing things like computers, books, and meals.
They also have plans to build more tech labs.
However, floods and security issues sometimes disrupt classes.
The government is working to make sure students can still learn even when these problems happen.
They are focusing on improving what they already have rather than starting new programs.
Schools in Amritsar's zero-line border villages receive support through the Samagra Shiksha and Vibrant Villages Programme-II.
Recent floods damaged schools, with NGOs and state authorities providing relief and renovation.
Punjab government offers mid-day meals, free textbooks, uniforms, and self-defence training to students.
188 ICT labs and 2 smart classrooms approved for Amritsar district under Samagra Shiksha for 2025-26.
No special scholarships for border students, but they are covered under existing schemes and receive counselling support.
- Who
- Students and schools in Amritsar's zero-line border villages
- What
- Government support and challenges for border-side schools
- When
- Current and planned support detailed in Lok Sabha this week
- Where
- Amritsar district, Punjab, India
- Why
- To provide education in a high-risk, flood-prone border area
- Location
- Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Programmes
- Samagra Shiksha, Vibrant Villages Programme-II
- Infrastructure
- 188 ICT labs, 2 smart classrooms approved for 2025-26
- Support
- Mid-day meals, free textbooks, uniforms, self-defence training, sports activities
- Challenges
- Floods, security restrictions, high-risk zone