Nod for ₹1,860 crore loan for school education programme
The Hindu
Curriculum reforms and improved classroom practices among the thrust areas
Education Minister Adimulapu Suresh on Wednesday said the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) had sanctioned funds to the tune of ₹1,860 crore for implementation of Supporting Andhra's Learning Transformation (SALT) programme that aimed at improving learning outcomes, quality of teaching practices and school management in basic education by transforming government schools into vibrant and competitive institutions. In a statement, the Minister said Chief Secretary Aditya Nath Das had received an official communication in this regard from Junaid Kamal Ahmad, Country Director for the World Bank in India. Under the scheme, the State is implementing initiatives like Mana Badi Nadu-Nedu, as part of which the infrastructure facilities in Government schools across the State are being given a facelift. Curriculum reforms, improved classroom practices, professional development of teachers and preparing students for be globally competitive by introducing English as a medium of instruction in the State-run educational institutions are other thrust areas.More Related News