Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday inaugurated two Adarsha Vidyalayas, for the children of the tea community at Tezpur-Ghagra and Rupajuli TEs in Sonitpur.
Taking to Twitter CM Sarma said that it is for the first time in 75 years that the government is setting up Adarsha Vidyalayas with focus on the Tea community.
"Access to education for all sections of the society is our Govt's priority. For the first time in 75 years, with focus on the Tea community, we are setting up Adarsha Vidyalayas for their children. Inaugurated 2 such schools in Tezpur-Ghagra & Rupajuli TEs in Sonitpur," the chief minister tweeted.
The chief minister further informed that as many as 14,594 students have so far enrolled in the newly started Adarsha Vidyalayas across 96 tea garden areas in the state.
"Happy to announce that 14,594 students have so far enrolled in the newly started Adarsha Vidyalayas across 96 tea garden areas in Assam. I am sure these schools will give a huge boost to education and ensure holistic development of the Tea community," CM Sarma said in another tweet.
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