aryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Monday said that the State Government is trying to bridge the gap between public and private education by establishing the Model Sanskriti and Saarthak Model schools.
These schools offer superior and affordable education to students from economically weaker sections, he said, adding that the government plans to open a Model Sanskriti School at every 10 kilometre distance in Haryana. The Chief Secretary also announced to give Rs 51,000 from his own salary to PM Shri Government Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary School for innovation activities.
Rastogi, speaking as chief guest during an interactive event at PM-SHRI Government Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary School at Bataur village in Panchkula, emphasized the importance of self-confidence, focus and hard work in achieving heights.
He shared personal insights and urged them to make the most of opportunities available in government model schools. He said that the State Government is bridging the gap between private and public education by establishing Model Sanskriti and Saarthak Model Schools, which offer superior and affordable education — especially to students from economically weaker sections. “These schools are designed to nurture talent that may otherwise go unnoticed due to financial constraints,” he said.
Recounting his own journey from a government school student to becoming an IAS officer and now the Chief Secretary, Rastogi encouraged students to believe in themselves. Responding to a student named Shivani who asked about preparing for the IAS, he emphasized the role of family, teachers, confidence, and concentration in reaching such goals.
Rastogi also interacted with teachers and school heads, stressing that accessible and empowering teachers can transform a student's journey. “Teachers must engage directly with students, understand their concerns, and build their confidence,” he said, adding that the government plans to open a Model Sanskriti School at every 10 km in Haryana.
Responding to a student concern regarding the lack of bus service between Bataur and Shyamtoo, Rastogi assured students that the matter would be addressed and public transport will be made available soon.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Nisha Yadav also guided students on IAS exam preparation, advising them to stay updated through newspapers and TV, study past papers, and cultivate discipline, confidence, and family support.
District Education Officer Satpal Kaushik said that in the 2024-25 session, Panchkula district stood first in Haryana in the results of Class X. Apart from this, there was an increase of 68,188 in the number of admissions of students in the government schools of Panchkula district in the 2024-25 session and the district stood second in Haryana in enrollment.
