PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Mission Schools of Excellence at Trimandir, Gujarat on Wednesday. The Mission has been drawn up with a total outlay of ₹10,000 crores and aims to strengthen education infrastructure in Gujarat by assembling new classrooms, smart classrooms, computer labs and upgradation of the schools in the state. The prime minister also inaugurated projects worth ₹4,260 crores.
The prime minister addressed the occasion and said that this moment would serve as a milestone for a developed India and a developed Gujarat. “5G will take the education system beyond smart facilities, smart classrooms and smart teachings and take it to the next level. Our younger students can now experience the power of virtual reality and the internet of things in schools. The Mission Schools of Excellence, Gujarat has taken the first and most significant step in the entire country."
“In these two decades, the people of Gujarat have shown the transformation of the education system in their state. More than 1.25 lakh new classrooms were built in Gujarat, and more than 2 lakh teachers were recruited,” he added.
Some glimpses from the memorable interaction with our youth while launching the Mission Schools of Excellence. pic.twitter.com/92p8ICcvNb
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PM Modi said that a decade ago, TV had reached 15,000 schools in Gujarat apart from computer-aided learning labs in more than 20 thousand schools. “Many such systems had become an integral part of the schools of Gujarat many years ago. Today in Gujarat more than 1 crore students and more than 4 lakh teachers register for online attendance. 20 thousand schools in Gujarat will enter the 5G era of education."
“India has immense potential to become a great knowledge economy in the world. In the 21st century, I have no hesitation in claiming that most of the innovations related to science, most of the innovations related to technology, will be in India. Till now Gujarat is recognized for trade and business, it is for manufacturing. But in the 21st century, Gujarat is developing as an innovation hub of the country's knowledge hub. I am sure that the Mission Schools of Excellence will elevate this spirit," the Prime Minister said.
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Several renowned dignitaries such as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat, and Minister of Gujarat Government, Jitubhai Vaghani, Kuberbhai Dindor and Kiritsinh Vaghela were also present on the occasion.
