Chandigarh, March 12: The Haryana government has accelerated its efforts to modernize the school education system, with Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi reviewing the progress of 250 PM SHRI schools this week. The state has already received sanctions worth ₹95.87 crore for the current fiscal year to upgrade existing government schools into high-quality learning environments.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary declared that the “green campus” initiative is a priority, incorporating environment-friendly features and sustainable infrastructure into the school designs. He asserted that the transformation is not just physical but also pedagogical, focusing on 21st-century skills and experiential learning. He stated that the successful selection across multiple phases has allowed 250 schools to enter the program, providing advanced facilities to thousands of students.
“The objective is to transform government schools into modern centers of learning that set a national standard,” the Chief Secretary affirmed. He directed committee members to conduct site visits to identify any localized issues and ensure that infrastructure improvements meet the specified requirements. He maintained that the integration of digital classrooms would play a pivotal role in bridging the educational divide in rural blocks.
With 137 blocks already covered, the administration declared its commitment to reaching the remaining areas to ensure equitable access. The Chief Secretary reiterated that the Independence Day honors would serve as an incentive for schools to achieve the highest standards in academics and management. He affirmed that the government would provide full support to ensure these institutions evolve into model schools for the entire country.
