*Dual desks to be provided in all eligible schools by November 2026*
*Government school students learning French and German; ‘Super 100’ seats increased to 500: Minister*
Chandigarh, August 25: Haryana Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda today chaired a review meeting of officials of the Higher Education Department and School Education Department at Haryana Niwas. During the meeting, the Minister issued several important directions aimed at qualitatively improving primary, secondary and higher education in the state and strengthening the infrastructure of educational institutions.
Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda said that a comprehensive survey of basic facilities has been completed in all government schools across the state. Based on the survey, the immediate needs and deficiencies of schools in each district have been accurately identified. Development plans are now being prepared based on this data and according to actual requirements. Construction, repair and other essential works in schools are being undertaken on priority, with the required funds being released without delay.
*Dual Desks to be Made Available in Schools by November 2026*
The meeting was informed that the procurement process for dual desks has been expedited to provide students in government schools with a better and more comfortable classroom environment. The tendering process is currently underway, and the department has set a target of providing dual desks in all targeted schools by November 2026.
The Minister said that 250 CM-EEE Schools have been identified across the state. These schools, associated with the development process of PM-SHRI Schools, have been selected on the basis of stringent criteria. Special ‘School Development Plans’ have been prepared for them, which will bring significant improvements in the learning environment, academic quality and infrastructure. These schools will be developed as leading model schools of the state.
*Opportunity to Learn Foreign Languages; ‘Super 100’ Programme Expanded*
The Minister said that, with the support of the Embassy of France, 60 teachers have been trained and French classes have been started in 26 government schools. For German language education, 80 teachers have been selected and their training is underway with the support of the Embassy of Germany.
He said that the number of seats under the ‘Super 100’ programme, which provides preparation to meritorious students for competitive examinations such as IIT and NEET, has been increased from 400 to 500. The process for establishing two offline centres under the programme has also been successfully completed, providing talented students with better guidance and preparation for competitive examinations.
*Strengthening of School Management Committees and NIPUN Haryana Mission*
To ensure the participation of the local community and parents, School Management Committees (SMCs) have been strengthened. Development works costing up to ₹1 lakh can now be undertaken with the approval of the competent authority, while infrastructure works costing up to ₹25 lakh can be carried out with the approval of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC).
In addition, under the Chief Minister’s Budget announcement, the ‘NIPUN Haryana Mission’ has been expanded up to Class 5. During the current year, it is being implemented up to Class 4. Digital assessment of students from Balvatika-3 to Class 4 has been conducted through the ‘NIPUN Haryana Teacher App’, and new textbooks will be developed according to the learning levels of the children.
*Strengthening Higher Education and Government Colleges*
The Education Minister directed officials of the Higher Education Department to strengthen infrastructure in all government colleges across the state and create an environment conducive to increasing student enrolment in government colleges.
Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education, Sh. A.K. Singh; Principal Secretary, Haryana School Education Department, Sh. Vijay Singh Dahiya; Director General, Secondary Education, Sh. Jitender Dahiya; Director, Sh. Manita Malik; Director, Higher Education, Sh. S. Narayanan; and other senior officers were present at the meeting.
