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Education
Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet Approves SOP for ₹1,500‑crore School Development Plan
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 08:36 PM
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The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet has cleared the standard operating procedure for a Rs 1,500 crore school infrastructure programme, aiming to upgrade and expand educational facilities across the state.
The cabinet of Arunachal Pradesh met in Itanagar and formally approved the standard operating procedure (SOP) for a Rs 1,500 crore school development scheme. The plan, announced earlier this year, seeks to construct new schools, renovate existing classrooms, and provide modern teaching aids in remote and tribal areas.
State officials said the SOP outlines project timelines, funding allocations, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure transparent implementation. The funding will be drawn from both state resources and central government grants under the Rashtriya Shiksha Abhiyan.
Education Minister Pema Khandu highlighted that the initiative aims to increase enrolment, reduce dropout rates, and improve learning outcomes, especially in districts that have lagged behind in educational indicators.
The cabinet decision paves the way for the project to move to the execution stage, with tenders expected to be floated in the coming weeks.
Stakeholders, including teachers' unions and local NGOs, have welcomed the move but urged swift action to address infrastructure gaps before the upcoming academic session.
State officials said the SOP outlines project timelines, funding allocations, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure transparent implementation. The funding will be drawn from both state resources and central government grants under the Rashtriya Shiksha Abhiyan.
Education Minister Pema Khandu highlighted that the initiative aims to increase enrolment, reduce dropout rates, and improve learning outcomes, especially in districts that have lagged behind in educational indicators.
The cabinet decision paves the way for the project to move to the execution stage, with tenders expected to be floated in the coming weeks.
Stakeholders, including teachers' unions and local NGOs, have welcomed the move but urged swift action to address infrastructure gaps before the upcoming academic session.