Gujarat Government Announces Financial Assistance to Over 5,100 Grant-in-Aid Schools

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The Gujarat government has decided to provide financial assistance to over 5,100 grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools affiliated with the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board. The decision, aimed at strengthening secondary and higher secondary education, is in response to demands from the management of grant-in-aid schools in the state. The scheme, called Mission School of Excellence 2.0, will be implemented from the academic year 2025-26 for a period of five years. The assistance will be provided in the ratio of 80:20, with the state government bearing the majority of the cost.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gujarat government will provide financial assistance to over 5,100 grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools in the state.
  • The scheme, called Mission School of Excellence 2.0, will be implemented from the academic year 2025-26 for a period of five years.
  • The assistance will be provided in the ratio of 80:20, with the state government bearing the majority of the cost.
  • The grant amount will range from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1.50 crore, depending on the number of students, and will be used for creating infrastructure facilities such as classrooms, laboratories, and toilet blocks.
  • Schools are required to submit a proposal in the prescribed format with the District Education Officer concerned by September 30.
  • A Government Resolution (GR) is expected to be issued for the implementation of this scheme.

Statistics:

  • Over 5,100 grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools in Gujarat will receive financial assistance.
  • The scheme will be implemented for a period of five years, starting from the academic year 2025-26.
  • The grant amount will range from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1.50 crore, depending on the number of students.
  • The state government will bear 80% of the cost, while the remaining 20% will be borne by the schools.

Sources:

  • Gujarat government release
  • Gujarat State School Management Association
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com