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Uttarakhand Expands Education Reform with Private School Integration and New Hostels

The state government links private schools to its digital monitoring system, lays foundation for student hostels, and continues advancing scholarships and sports initiatives.

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Uttarakhand Links Private Schools with Vidya Samiksha Kendra to Improve Education System

Overview

  • Uttarakhand is the first state to implement the Gujarat Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) model, now integrating private schools into the digital monitoring system.
  • Approximately 16,000 government and aided schools are already linked to VSK, which tracks enrolment, attendance, academic performance, and teacher training.
  • The state has begun constructing 141 PM Shri and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Residential Schools, alongside virtual classrooms and student hostels.
  • Scholarships are being awarded to meritorious students, with top performers in grades 10 and 12 offered India tours to foster cultural exposure.
  • National-level athletes are being guaranteed government jobs, aligning with the state’s focus on youth development through education and sports.