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Education
Bihar CM urges compulsory computer classes in all government schools
✍️ EdexLive
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 03:46 PM
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The Chief Minister of Bihar announced that computer education will become mandatory in every government school across the state.
Patna, September 27 (EDexLive) – The Chief Minister of Bihar called for the introduction of compulsory computer education in all government-run schools, stating that digital literacy is essential for the state’s youth. The directive was delivered during a press briefing where the CM highlighted the need to bridge the technology gap in rural and urban areas alike.
The proposal calls for a structured curriculum that will be integrated from primary to higher secondary levels, with a target to equip every school with functional computer labs and trained teachers by the end of the next academic year. The education department has been tasked with drafting guidelines and allocating funds from the state’s education budget.
Officials said the move aims to improve employability, support e‑learning initiatives, and prepare students for a rapidly digitising economy. The CM emphasized that the policy aligns with the central government’s Digital India mission and will be monitored through periodic audits.
The announcement has been welcomed by educators and parent groups, who view it as a step toward modernising Bihar’s public education system.
The state plans to roll out the program in phases, beginning with districts that already have basic infrastructure, before expanding to more remote areas.
The proposal calls for a structured curriculum that will be integrated from primary to higher secondary levels, with a target to equip every school with functional computer labs and trained teachers by the end of the next academic year. The education department has been tasked with drafting guidelines and allocating funds from the state’s education budget.
Officials said the move aims to improve employability, support e‑learning initiatives, and prepare students for a rapidly digitising economy. The CM emphasized that the policy aligns with the central government’s Digital India mission and will be monitored through periodic audits.
The announcement has been welcomed by educators and parent groups, who view it as a step toward modernising Bihar’s public education system.
The state plans to roll out the program in phases, beginning with districts that already have basic infrastructure, before expanding to more remote areas.