Shillong, Sept 30: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma virtually launched the Meghalaya School Upgradation Programme under which 50 lower primary and upper primary schools were upgraded and improved under Phase I of the programme.
So happy to see the before and after photos of these schools that were in a dilapidated condition for years. The testimonies of some of the teachers and the precious smiles from the students made our hearts full.
We will be inaugurating more schools in the coming months. pic.twitter.com/Vt6icbYhXl
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) September 29, 2022
Addressing the gathering of students, teachers and officials from the Education department, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma expressing great happiness in rolling out the programme for the upgradation of school infrastructures said that though at the current stage of the program only 50 schools are being inaugurated, the impact of it will be immense and bring important changes in Education.
“There are a large number of schools that require upgradation hence we are moving in a phased manner and this programme will also extend to the secondary and higher secondary schools,” he said.
He further informed that another 100 renovated schools will be inaugurated in November and January. “We have gone on mission mode and the team that includes the Deputy Commissioners, PWD and other line departments will work in coordination to supervise and monitor so that the target of the first 200 schools is achieved within the specified time,” he added. He said as the infrastructures are completed the rankings of the State in Education will also improve.
Referring to the NIPUN Bharat Mission (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy, launched by the Education Ministry of India under National Education Policy 2022) which was also e-launched by the Chief Minister for the State of Meghalaya, he said that the programme will be working towards building the foundational skills and the mission also will go a long way in improving the overall cognitive capability of children and overall analytical skills.
NIPUN Bharat ensures every child in India gains foundational numeracy and literacy by the end of Grade 3. The goals include good health and well-being of children, to become effective communicators and that they become involved learners and connect with their immediate environment.
The Chief Minister also administered the NIPUN Bharat Mission Pledge to the gathering during the occasion.
