Cuttack, Jan 27: The Ministry of Education, Govt of India, has approved Rs 86.91 crore for the development of Ravenshaw Govt Girls' High School in Cuttack.

Under the supervision of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the budget has been approved for the year 2024-25 under the Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) Project.

Pradhan's Assurance

Union Minister Pradhan, while attending the 150th anniversary celebration of the school on December 16, 2023, had assured the school administration of government aid towards the development of the school.

Later on August 31, 2024, Pradhan had directed the Cuttack district administration to prepare a masterplan for the infrastructure development.

Distribution of Approved Budget

The total budget of Rs 86.91 crore, approved by the Education Ministry under the STARS Project, will be used for six development works.

Rs 14 crore for New School Building
Rs 10 crore for Indoor Stadium/Assembly Hall
Rs 20.7 crore for New Hostel
Rs 5.12 crore for School Building (Primary)
Rs 3.32 crore for School Building's Renovation
Rs 6.93 crore for development of School Surroundings
Rs 26.84 crore for Staff Quarters, Cycle Stand & Overall Development

What is STARS Project?

The STARS Project, which was approved by the Cabinet in October 2020, is a centrally sponsored scheme. It became effective on February 23, 2021 for a period of five years -- up to FY: 2024-25.

The project is being implemented in six identified states, including Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala.

The program is carved out of Samagra Shiksha, with a focus on those elements of the scheme that will most directly support school education enhancement.

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