Assam Cabinet approves ₹2,750 crore World Bank-funded project to revamp school infrastructure

Guwahati, July 23: In a major decision aimed at transforming school education, the Assam Cabinet has approved a ₹2,750 crore project funded by the World Bank to revamp school infrastructure across the state.

The announcement was made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma following a Cabinet meeting held in Dibrugarh on Wednesday.

Under the Assam School Education and Adolescent Wellbeing Project, the government will construct 400 new schools and 1,733 Anganwadi centres, equipped with trained teachers, modern classrooms, and a focus on science and technology education.

The funding arrangement includes 90% of the loan to be repaid by the Centre and the remaining 10% by the state government.

The Cabinet also cleared several other key proposals:

To strengthen policing, ₹150 crore was sanctioned under the MOITRI scheme for ongoing infrastructure upgrades at police stations. So far, 73 police stations have been completed in the first phase, while 46 are under development in the second phase.

The Cabinet also approved the creation of ten new posts of Co-District Superintendent of Police (CDSP) for the newly formed co-districts, which are set to be inaugurated on August 12 and become operational by August 15.

In urban development, a new scheme was approved to support infrastructure upgrades in apartment complexes using funds from MLALADS and the United Fund. Eligible buildings must have at least 16 flats, 80% occupancy, and be registered under the Societies Registration Act. Upgrades will include improvements to roads, drainage, water and electricity supply, disaster preparedness, and security systems.

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