Sushil ModiPatna, Jan 22 (PTI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister SushilKumar Modi today said the government will set up highersecondary schools in 4,000 Panchayats across the state withpriority being accorded to those which have put an end to opendefecation.
"The state government will soon set up highersecondary schools in 4,000 Panchayats, which so far do nothave an educational institution of that level. Among thesePanchayats, those which have put an end to the defecation inthe open will be accorded priority," he said.
Sushil Modi also expressed satisfaction at the tisingnumber of girls enrolling in Class IX, from 1.63 lakh in 2005to 7.13 lakh now.
Stating that scholarships meant for meritoriousstudents among SCs, STs and OBCs will now be disbursed throughdirect cash transfer and to make the process foolproof, bankaccounts of the beneficiaries were being linked to theirAadhar numbers.
The Deputy CM was speaking after the inauguration of anew building for T K Ghosh Academy, which boasts of alumnuslike first President Rajendra Prasad and first West BengalChief Minister Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Founded in the 19th century, the high school is run bythe state government.
The new building has been constructed at a cost of Rs7.5 crore on a piece of land acquired by the government for Rs23 crore, a release said. PTI NACJM.
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