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Edu sector sees increased allocation
The New Indian Express Kochi
|February 08, 2025
EDUCATION sector has received a major allocation in the state budget with the total outlay pegged at ₹2,391.13 crore, denoting an increase of ₹111.84 crore from the previous budget.
A major portion of the funds for school education has been earmarked for ongoing major schemes such as mid-day meal and free uniform.
While ₹84.28 crore has been earmarked for the basic infrastructure development of government schools, an additional ₹60 crore has been set apart for the construction of new blocks/rooms with modern facilities, including smart classrooms, infrastructure development of educational offices, woman-friendly wash rooms and toilets in schools.
This story is from the February 08, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Kochi.
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