Tripura to transform 20 state-run schools to ‘specified category’ to provide quality education

Tripura to transform 20 state-run schools to ‘specified category’ to provide quality education

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New Delhi, Updated on May 20, 2021 13:07 IST

Teachers for these specified schools would be selected through special recruitment exams.

In an effort to provide quality education to students in Tripura schools, the state government has announced plans to transform 20 schools into specified category of schools. State Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath said students from any part of the state can study in these schools that would be equipped with all services to facilitate smooth studies and extracurricular activities.

“Apart from following the CBSE syllabus, the schools will offer facilities of libraries, playground, teachers, laboratory, etc. The students need to face screening tests and a lottery system to get admission,” Nath said.

Shishu Bihar Higher Secondary School, Umakanta English Medium , Henry Derozio Academy Higher Secondary School, Dr. B R Ambedkar English Medium Higher Secondary School, Khumpui Academy English Medium Higher Secondary School and Sukanta Academy English Medium School in West Tripura District, Bishalgarh English Medium Higher Secondary School and Sonamura English Medium Higher Secondary School in Sepahijala district, Udaipur Government English Medium School and Amarpur Government English Medium Higher Secondary School in Gomati district, Belonia Government English Medium School and Sabroom Government English Medium Higher Secondary School in South Tripura, Teliamura Government English Medium Higher Secondary School and Khowai Government English Medium Higher Secondary School in Khowai district, Kamalpur Government English Medium Higher Secondary School and Chailengta Government English Medium Higher Secondary School in Dhalai district, Netaji Vidyapith English Medium Higher Secondary School and Darchoi Christian English medium school in Unakoti district, Golden Valley English Medium Higher Secondary School and Kanchanpur Government English Medium Higher Secondary School in the North Tripura district are the twenty schools which are part of the new category.

Special recruitment exams would be conducted to select teachers and headmasters for these specified schools.

Tripura to promote classes 1 to 4, 6 and 7 students without exams

The government also decided to promote students from class 1 to 4, 6 and 7 to next class due to the prevailing pandemic situation. “We shall send a proposal regarding classes 5 and 8 to the cabinet. We’ll decide about class 9 and 11 examinations after consultation with the Tripura Board of Secondary Education”, the minister said.

Meanwhile, TBSE 10th, 12th board exams 2021 have been postponed. The new exam schedule will be released after the pandemic situation improves.

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