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Kerala CM Inaugurates Modern School Buildings, Highlights Rs 5,000 Cr Education Push

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated new buildings for two schools in Kannur, emphasizing the government's commitment to modernizing public education. He stated that Rs 5,000 crore has been invested over the last decade to provide facilities like hi-tech classrooms and robotic labs. The CM claimed these interventions have elevated Kerala's education sector to international notice, reversing a previous trend of declining enrollment and school closures. He credited this transformation to the government's social commitment and timely actions, including the distribution of textbooks.

Key Points: Kerala CM Inaugurates School Buildings, Touts Rs 5,000 Cr Education Spend

  • Rs 5,000 crore spent on public education
  • Modern facilities like AI classrooms & robotic labs
  • 1,000 schools were near closure before 2016
  • Timely textbook distribution achieved
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Kerala CM inaugurates Panambatta New UP School, Vengad EK Nayanar Memorial Higher Secondary School building in Kannur

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates new school buildings in Kannur, detailing a Rs 5,000 crore investment in modern public education facilities.

"The state's education sector has been elevated to a level that the world has started to notice - Pinarayi Vijayan"

Kannur, March 15

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the new building of Panambatta New UP School and Vengad EK Nayanar Memorial Higher Secondary School building in Kannur, highlighting the government's commitment to providing modern facilities in public schools.

Speaking at the inauguration of the new building of Panambatta New UP School on Saturday, the chief minister said the government has provided modern facilities in public schools in line with the changing world, and children in schools across the state have become capable of competing with children with the highest academic standards in the world.

"The government has provided modern facilities in public schools in line with the changing world. All the modern facilities, like robotic labs and classrooms using artificial intelligence, are being made available to students in public schools. Teachers have also been provided with timely training. Thus, children in schools in all parts of the state have become capable of competing with children with the highest academic standards in the world," said Vijayan.

At the inauguration of the Vengad EK Nayanar Memorial Higher Secondary School building, the chief minister said the state's education sector has been elevated to a level that the world has started to notice as a result of the government's social commitment.

"The state's education sector has been elevated to a level that the world has started to notice as a result of the government's social commitment to stand by the common needs of the country. The progress in the education sector in Kerala over the last ten years has not happened as a natural process. Rather, it is the result of interventions made by the government with social commitment. Through such interventions, Kerala has become a hub of higher education," said Vijayan.

He further said that in the last 10 years, the state government has spent Rs 5,000 crore on the development of public education.

"In the last 10 years, the state government has spent Rs 5,000 crore on the development of public education. The government has not only provided infrastructure facilities like good buildings and hi-tech classrooms with modern facilities for schools, but has also been able to complete the distribution of textbooks in a timely manner. But this was not the case before 2016. There were five lakh fewer children in public schools. 1,000 schools were on the verge of closure. Children were not receiving textbooks on time," said the Chief Minister.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a parent from Kannur, I'm so happy to see this. My daughter's school got a new computer lab last year. It makes a real difference. The focus on timely textbooks is crucial too. No more last-minute rushes!
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Rahul R
₹5,000 crore is a massive amount. While the intent is good, I hope there is strict auditing and transparency in how this money is spent. We often hear about new buildings, but what about teacher salaries and reducing student-teacher ratios? The focus should be on quality, not just infrastructure.
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Meera T
Robotic labs in public schools? That's fantastic! This will help bridge the gap between government and private schools. Every child deserves access to the best tools to learn and compete globally. Proud of Kerala's progress in education. 🙏
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David E
Interesting read. The claim about competing with the highest global standards is bold. The proof will be in long-term outcomes - university placements, innovation, and research output. But providing the infrastructure is the essential first step. Well done.
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Anjali F
It's heartening to see schools being saved from closure. The statistic about 5 lakh fewer children before 2016 is telling. Improving government schools is the only way to stop the rush to expensive private institutions. Hope this model is replicated pan-India.

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