Assam Allocates ₹229.955 Crore to Boost Education, Honours Teachers on Teachers’ Day 2024

Guwahati, September 06, 2024: In a significant push towards strengthening the education sector, the Assam government has allocated ₹229.955 crore to improve higher educational institutions under the Prime Minister’s Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan. This announcement was made on the occasion of Teachers’ Day 2024, underscoring the government’s commitment to fostering educational growth.

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed the details of the funding during the celebrations, which will enhance universities and colleges across Assam. The largest portion of the grant, ₹100 crore, is earmarked for the establishment of a Multidisciplinary Education and Research University at Dibrugarh University. An additional ₹20 crore has been allocated to promote gender inclusion and equity, supporting five colleges in Baksa and nine in Cachar district.

Moreover, 14 colleges will receive a total of ₹69.955 crore to strengthen their infrastructure and resources. Cotton University and Bodoland University will each receive ₹20 crore for further development, accounting for a total of ₹40 crore for university enhancement.

Alongside the funding announcement, 13 outstanding educators were honored with the prestigious State Award to Teacher 2024, recognizing their exceptional dedication and contributions to Assam’s education system. The awardees were lauded for their commitment to nurturing the next generation and advancing academic standards.

The full list of recipients of the State Award to Teacher 2024 is as follows:

1. Smt. Beauty Lekharu Saikia, Rahmaria HS School, Dibrugarh
2. Shri Moni Dutta, Jorhat Govt Girls’ HS and MP School, Jorhat
3. Smt. Kalpana Gogoi, Dhakuakhana HS School, Lakhimpur
4. Shri Prasanta Kumar Mahanta, Borholla HS School, Jorhat
5. Smt. Minu Rani Borah, Saikhowa HS School, Tinsukia
6. Shri Ripunjay Bordoloi, Chengamari High School, Biswanath
7. Shri Hiren Kumar Das, Puthimari HS School, Kamrup
8. Shri Hiren Kumar Neog, Khonakhokora High School, Sivasagar
9. Shri Gakul Chutia], Matikhola M.V School, Dhemaji
10. Shri Atanu Choudhury, 15 Joy Kumar Balika Vidyalaya, Cachar
11. Shri Riju Rekha Devi, 177 No. BJ Girls JB School, Darrang
12. Smt. Sangita Devi, Amolapatty Junior Basic School, Dibrugarh
13. Shri Lohit Chetia, 18 No. Kathpar LP School, Sivasagar

These educators were recognized for their outstanding dedication and efforts in advancing the quality of education in Assam. Chief Minister Sarma emphasized that investing in education is key to building a brighter future for the state and congratulated the awardees for their invaluable contribution to shaping young minds.

The combined initiatives of education funding and teacher recognition highlight the Assam government’s commitment to providing quality and inclusive education. The state aims to continue improving academic infrastructure and to support educators in their mission to provide excellent teaching across all regions of Assam.

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