Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said the government was committed to delivering the highest quality of education to every child, empowering them to evolve into advanced, dedicated, and capable citizens.

He said that the government has undertaken positive measures to enhance different facets of the education sector. One facet involves enhancing education infrastructure to ensure that every school is equipped with the necessary facilities to offer a high standard of education. Another aspect focuses on the implementation of new curricula and the integration of technical tools in the learning process. The present government is committed to adopting an innovative approach to education, including the distribution of tablets and involving students in technical activities to impart knowledge in a contemporary manner.

In a statement, Khattar mentioned that during the previous hearing on a petition addressing the provision of basic facilities in schools, a new affidavit could not be submitted to the court. Consequently, on November 23, 2023, the High Court issued an interim order in response. It is noteworthy that all the identified deficiencies had been rectified in the month of May. Today, the government has filed an affidavit in this matter.

The Chief Minister stated that the affidavit provides details indicating that drinking water, separate toilets for boys and girls, and electricity facilities have been successfully provided in all schools facing shortages in these amenities. An allocation of Rs 49 crore was made by the government for this purpose. He highlighted that, out of over 14000 government schools in Haryana, only 1952 schools were identified as lacking in basic facilities. Now all these deficiencies have been addressed and rectified.

In addition, the School Education Department received Rs 580 crore from the total requirement of Rs 1738 crore aimed at strengthen infrastructure. From this allocated budget, the Department has sanctioned approximately Rs 302 crore, with Rs 167 crore already disbursed to the respective contractors or construction agencies. The Chief Minister emphasized the state government's commitment to make fresh endeavors in enhancing the education sector. Through these efforts, there is a continuous commitment to strengthening education across various dimensions.