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Education
Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet Approves Rs 1,500‑crore School Upgrade Scheme, Offers Jobs to Medal‑Winning Athletes
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 01:25 PM
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The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet has cleared a Rs 1,500‑crore programme to modernise schools and to create employment for athletes who have won medals at national and international events.
The cabinet of Arunachal Pradesh gave its nod to a massive Rs 1,500‑crore school upgrade initiative aimed at improving infrastructure, digital learning facilities and teacher training across the state. The plan, announced during a meeting in Itanagar, seeks to refurbish existing classrooms, build new laboratories, and introduce smart‑class technology in rural and urban schools alike.
In addition to the educational reforms, the resolution includes a provision to appoint athletes who have secured medals at national or international competitions to government jobs. The move is intended to recognise sporting excellence and provide stable livelihoods for the state’s top performers.
State officials said the funding will be drawn from the state’s development budget and central assistance schemes. Implementation will be overseen by the Department of School Education, which will monitor progress through periodic audits.
The cabinet’s decision reflects Arunachal Pradesh’s broader push to raise educational standards while encouraging sports talent, aligning with the central government’s focus on youth development and skill creation.
Details on the exact number of positions and the timeline for disbursement are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
In addition to the educational reforms, the resolution includes a provision to appoint athletes who have secured medals at national or international competitions to government jobs. The move is intended to recognise sporting excellence and provide stable livelihoods for the state’s top performers.
State officials said the funding will be drawn from the state’s development budget and central assistance schemes. Implementation will be overseen by the Department of School Education, which will monitor progress through periodic audits.
The cabinet’s decision reflects Arunachal Pradesh’s broader push to raise educational standards while encouraging sports talent, aligning with the central government’s focus on youth development and skill creation.
Details on the exact number of positions and the timeline for disbursement are expected to be released in the coming weeks.