Karauli Secures ₹3 Crore NITI Aayog Reward for Education Excellence; Collector Orders Removal of High-Tension Wires from Schools

KARAULI (RAJASTHAN): In a significant move to enhance student safety and celebrate educational milestones, a meeting of the District Performance Committee was held on Friday under the chairmanship of District Collector Akshay Godara. The session focused on urgent infrastructure repairs and the strategic utilization of a multi-crore incentive granted by the central government.

Ensuring Student Safety: High-Tension Wires and Dilapidated Buildings

District Collector Akshay Godara took a tough stance on the safety of students in government schools. He reviewed the status of high-tension electricity lines passing over or near school premises and issued immediate orders to initiate their removal.

Furthermore, with the monsoon season approaching, the Collector directed Education Department officials to expedite the demolition of dilapidated buildings. He emphasized that certificates regarding already demolished structures must be submitted to the district headquarters promptly to ensure that no student is exposed to unsafe infrastructure.

NITI Aayog’s ₹3 Crore Incentive for Top Ranking

A major highlight of the meeting was the discussion on the ₹3 crore incentive awarded to Karauli by NITI Aayog. Under the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Program, Karauli secured the first rank in the education sector for its outstanding performance.

Chief District Education Officer (CDEO) Sarvesh Kumar Gupta explained that the district achieved this top ranking based on several key performance indicators (KPIs), including:

• Regular student attendance and improved Board examination results.
• Effective use of Activity-Based Learning (ABL) kits and homework quality.
• Availability of clean drinking water and functional toilets.
• Teacher participation on digital platforms and the “Mission Prarambh” initiative.

The committee discussed the transparent and effective utilization of this ₹3 crore fund to further boost the district’s educational standards.

Health, Nutrition, and Logistics

The Collector also touched upon vital social and logistical issues:

• HPV Vaccination: He instructed officials to use video appeals and direct parent-teacher communication to raise awareness about the HPV vaccine for girl students.
• Mid-Day Meals: The District Supply Officer (DSO) was ordered to ensure the timely supply of rations for the Mid-Day Meal scheme to avoid any disruption in student nutrition.

The meeting saw the participation of Chief Block Education Officers (CBEOs) and various other district-level administrative officials.

Disclaimer: This news article is prepared based on the official press release from the Office of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Karauli. It is intended for informational purposes only. For official administrative orders or detailed criteria regarding the NITI Aayog ranking, please refer to the official portals of the District Administration or the concerned department. The publisher is not liable for any technical inaccuracies in the source data.