Mumbai, 06 Aug (HS): Maharashtra Chief Minister

Devendra Fadnavis directed the officers concerned to provide all basic

facilities in all the schools under the School Education Department.

Fadnavis addressed a meeting relating to improving the

standard of the government schools in the state. He listened to the problems

faced by the schools. Minister for School Education Dada Bhuse was present.

Fadnavis emphasised creating suitable environment for quality

education, a safe, healthy and pleasant atmosphere in schools to attract parents

and students towards the government schools. The District Planning Committee

should be involved in improving the facilities in Zilla Parishad and municipal

schools.

Compound, safe drinking water, washrooms, buildings,

repair of old buildings, healthy and safe provisions for girl students (Pink

Room), guidance for JEE and NEET, and other issues were discussed during the

meeting. The developmental works at schools should be implemented with the help

of government machinery. The funds with the District Planning Committee should

be utilised for developing educational and sports facilities.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar