The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday approved the construction of 350 schools with smart classrooms and other amenities at a cost of around Rs 6,950 crore.
At a meeting in Bhopal, the state cabinet approved a proposal costing Rs 6,952 crore for the construction of 350 schools with smart classrooms and other student amenities, according to Home Minister and MP government spokesperson Narottam Mishra.
According to Narottam Mishra, these schools would serve kids who live within a 15-kilometer radius of their home and they will be equipped with modern facilities, including small classes, laboratories, libraries, sports and transport facilities for students.
Overall, 9,200 such schools will be opened in a phased manner in the state. The first phase was cleared by the cabinet on Tuesday.
In the first phase, one school each will be opened at district headquarters (52) and all blocks (261).
Besides, 37 schools will be opened in big cities and other areas lacking such facilities, a government release said. They will have classes from primary to 12th standard, it said.
