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West Bengal To Get Two CM Shri Schools Per District
Suvendu Adhikari said every district in West Bengal will get two new CM Shri schools.
These schools are meant to improve the quality of education.
They will be planned along the lines of the Centre’s PM Shri schools.
The schools will use modern technology.
The plan also aims to encourage students to take part in sports.
Sports centres of excellence will be created in northern and western parts of the state.
Adhikari said state-run schools need better education standards.
He asked teachers to help students improve and achieve more.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said every district would receive two CM Shri schools.
The initiative will follow the model of the Centre’s PM Shri programme.
The schools are expected to be equipped with the latest technologies.
Adhikari said the programme aims to improve education quality and promote sports.
He also announced sports centres of excellence in the state’s northern and western districts.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the plans.
- What
- Two CM Shri schools will be established in every district, along with sports centres of excellence in northern and western districts.
- Where
- West Bengal, including its northern and western districts.
- When
- The announcement was made on September 5, at a National Teachers’ Day programme.
- Why
- The stated goals are to improve education quality, upgrade infrastructure, promote sports and help students regain academic ground.
Key facts
- Proposed schools
- Two CM Shri schools in every West Bengal district
- Model
- The initiative will follow the Centre’s PM Shri programme
- Technology
- The schools will be equipped with the latest technologies
- Sports plan
- Centres of excellence in sports are planned for northern and western districts
- Education goal
- Improve the standard of education in state-run schools
- Infrastructure target
- Adhikari said West Bengal should rank among the top six states in education infrastructure
- Announcement venue
- A National Teachers’ Day programme
Quotes
Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister speaking at a National Teachers’ Day programme
“In terms of education infrastructure, we have to be among the top six states.”
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