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A proposal of Rs 750 crore has been sent to the state government to revamp the infrastructure of government-run secondary schools under 'Project Alankar'. The funds will be used for repair works, construction of new buildings, boundary walls, multi-purpose halls, laboratories, libraries, and toilets in schools.

The best-case scenario is that the BJP will top out at around 50 seats in UP -- a drop of 12 from the 62 it had won in 2019. Taken in tandem with Maharashtra and Karnataka, this is what is likely to put paid to the BJPs ambitions of a third term for Modi, argues Prem Panicker.

Pune Parents and Educationists Raise Concerns Over Proposal to Make English Optional in Classes 11 and 12

Stakeholders have until June 3 to put forth objections; move is to be implemented in govt schools, junior colleges

The exclusive mention of the Hindu religious scriptures in the document has drawn the ire of educationists and student activists, who termed it as a form of 'saffronisation' of education.

The move will allow students to explore a diverse range of subjects and languages - EducationTimes.com

In a major change, English will no longer be compulsory for Classes 11 and 12 in Maharashtra and will be classified as a "foreign language." The goal is to eventually remove the traditional Arts, Commerce, and Science streams. One of the languages must be Indian, from a list of 17 native languages and nine foreign languages, including English.

Students in junior colleges (Grades 11 and 12) in Maharashtra may no longer be restricted by the traditional boundaries of Arts, Science and Commerce streams and will likely be allowed to study subjects across the disciplines.

New subject plan for junior colleges allows students to choose courses across arts, science, commerce and vocational streams

The state education department will be honouring the 3 best schools in Ludhiana district to encourage and motivate government schools. The award ceremony will take place in Chandigarh on Feb 26, and cash prizes will be awarded to the winning schools.