Agartala, 13th April 2026: The state government continues to place strong emphasis on strengthening the education infrastructure, aiming to improve both the quality of teaching and the overall learning environment across schools.
This was stated by the Minister for Food, Transport, and Tourism, Sushanta Choudhury, while attending the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new building of PM-SHRI Ranirbazar Girls Higher Secondary School. The ceremony was held at Ranirbazar and marked the formal beginning of construction work for the upgraded school facility.
The minister highlighted that the state has been actively transforming its education system by modernising institutions and promoting academic excellence. He noted that 125 schools have already been upgraded into Vidyajyoti schools, while several others have been developed under the PM-SHRI scheme. These initiatives aim to enhance the quality of education and prepare students for national-level competitive examinations.
He further added that students from the state are increasingly participating in highly competitive examinations such as the IAS and are achieving success, reflecting a positive shift in the education sector. According to him, these reforms are laying the foundation for long-term academic and social progress.
The new school building will be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹8.51 crore. The minister directed officials from the Rural Development Department to ensure that the project is completed within the stipulated time frame while maintaining high construction standards.
The event also included a traditional foundation stone laying ceremony. Among those present were the Vice Chairperson of Ranirbazar Municipal Council, Prabir Kumar Das, social worker Ranjit Roy Chowdhury, and others. The welcome address was delivered by the school’s Headmaster, Shantanu Dutta Majumdar.
Officials and attendees expressed optimism that the new infrastructure will significantly improve the learning environment and further strengthen educational outcomes in the region.
