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Tripura to appoint 1,615 teachers for govt schools: Minister
Agartala, July 15: The Tripura government on Tuesday announced plans to recruit 1,615 graduate and post-graduate teachers to cope with the shortage of teachers in government-run schools, a state minister said after a cabinet meeting.
Delhi LG approves continuation, renewal of 410 Part Time Vocational Teachers
New Delhi, July 8: In a move that would further strengthen the education system in Delhi Government Schools by ensuring uninterrupted teaching facilities, Delhi LG, VK Saxena has approved the continuation and renewal of Part Time Vocational Teachers (PTVTs) engaged in Government and Government-aided schools in Delhi for the Academic Session 2025-26.
TN launches 'Level Up' programme to improve English skills in Class 6 to 8
Chennai, July 3: In a major step to improve English language proficiency among students in government schools, the Tamil Nadu School Education Department has launched a new initiative titled the ‘Level Up’ programme.
Himachal CM inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 25.79cr in Una
Chandigarh, June 16: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, during his visit to the Una Assembly constituency on Monday, dedicated and laid the foundation of multiple projects worth Rs 25.79 crore with a focus on strengthening education and infrastructure.
Telangana govt aims to improve standard of education in all public schools
Hyderabad June 14: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has said that he would move towards fulfilling the commitment to provide quality education. The Chief Minister has announced the establishment of 571 new schools in villages and urban areas where there is no school and the number of students is more than 20, as per the CMO release.
Telangana government to open 571 new schools
Hyderabad, June 13: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday announced that the state government will establish 571 new schools in those villages and urban areas where there are none.
Telangana decides to start pre-primary sections in government schools
Hyderabad, June 11: The Telangana government on Wednesday announced that it has decided to open pre-primary sections in government schools in the state.
Delhi CM announces plan to distribute 1,200 laptops to top-scoring students
New Delhi, June 6: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced plans to distribute free laptops to 1,200 students who excel in their Class 10 and 12 board exams.
Arunachal Pradesh to shut 386 govt schools with zero enrolment
Itanagar, June 3: To ensure optimal utilisation of resources, the Arunachal Pradesh government has ordered the immediate closure of 386 government schools having zero enrollment, officials said on Tuesday.
Condition of UP govt schools pathetic, says Mayawati
Lucknow, May 20: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the deteriorating condition of government-run primary schools in Uttar Pradesh, calling the situation “very pathetic”.
Karnataka: Honorarium for guest teachers and lecturers raised by Rs 2,000
Bengaluru, May 15: The Karnataka state government has announced increasing the monthly honorarium for guest teachers and lecturers working in government primary and high schools and pre-university colleges, said an official statement on Thursday.
Children deserve dignity: Delhi Minister promises new school building before next Board exams
New Delhi, April 29: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday interacted with students of a government school in Sanjay Colony, Chhattarpur, and promised to gift them a new building before the next Board exams.
Overwhelming response to Goa's Coding & Robotics Education Program in government schools
Panaji, April 11: The Government of Goa's Coding And Robotics Education in Schools (CARES) Scheme has seen a surge in enrollment, growing from 5,825 students in 2022 to over 17,000 students in 2025. This initiative, launched in 2021, aims to equip students with essential skills through hands-on learning in coding, robotics, and emerging technologies.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates nine mobile science labs for Govt school students
Dehradun, April 8: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday inaugurated nine mobile science labs from the camp office for students studying in government schools of Champawat, Almora, Dehradun and Pauri districts.
IAS, IPS officers to inspire and guide young minds in Punjab: Minister
Chandigarh, April 4: In a step to empower government school students, Punjab has taken a lead by introducing one-of-its-kind “School Mentorship Program” wherein bureaucrats are being roped in to inspire and guide young minds to aim high in life, School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said on Friday.
Reshma Ben Hirani's innovative effort makes science engaging in govt schools
Kukma, April 2: Reshma Ben Hirani, a science teacher at PM Shri Kukma Primary School in Kukma, located in Bhuj Tehsil, Kutch district of Gujarat, has not only made the complex subject of science easier and more engaging for students through her unique innovation, but her efforts have also been appreciated at the state level.
MP CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates four-day 'School Chalo Abhiyan' to boost enrolment
Bhopal, April 1: In a bid to improve student enrolment in primary and middle schools across Madhya Pradesh, the government on Tuesday launched the 'School Chalo Abhiyan'.
Senior officers to act as mentors for students: Punjab CM
Sangrur, March 29: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said senior IAS and IPS officers will act as the mentors of students of government schools to provide them necessary guidance for excelling in life.
103 govt schools in Jharkhand have no students; 7,930 schools operate with just one teacher
Ranchi, March 4: A staggering 103 government schools in Jharkhand are operating without a single student, while 17 teachers remain posted in these schools. Additionally, 7,930 schools across the state function with just one teacher, catering to a total of 3,81,455 students.
Punjab to conduct psychometric tests for Class 10 girl students
Chandigarh, March 2: The Punjab government has introduced psychometric tests for girl students to discover their strengths and aptitudes, state School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said on Sunday.
Meritorious Class 12 students from govt schools to get laptops, says MP CM
Bhopal, Feb 19: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said the government has taken a pledge to create job opportunities for youths and make Madhya Pradesh a progressive state. He said that laptops would be given to meritorious 89,000 students after clearing Class 12.
Government school bands to perform at Republic Day parade 2025 for first time
New Delhi, January 25: In a first, three government school band teams will perform at the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2025 to showcase their talent.
Himachal CM Sukhu announces Rs. 1000 for girl students, pledges education reform on 'Balika Diwas'
Dharamshala, January 24: On the occasion of Balika Diwas, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the Government Girls Senior Secondary School in Dharamshala and announced a financial incentive of Rs 1000 for each of the 351 girl students enrolled at the school on Friday. The CM emphasised improving education quality and instilling confidence in government school students, according to the official statement.
Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu lays foundation stone of Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding School in Nadaun
Shimla, January 12: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday laid the foundation stone of Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding School to be built at a cost of Rs 25 crore on 125 kanal land in Amlehar of Nadaun Assembly Constituency. He directed the officers to prepare the primary wing of this school within a year, which will also have modern sports facilities.