Govt outlays Rs. 1 Lakh crore for educational infra

A major initiative called ‘RISE’ was announced by the government on Thursday to improve the infrastructure for digital education with a total outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore by 2022.

The government also plans to launch an integrated B-Ed programme for aspiring teachers. The government has amended the RTE Act to train 13 lakh teachers.

In order to take education to children living in remote and tribal areas, the government plans to launch Eklavya Schools, which will be in par to the Navoday Vidhyalaya. This move will ensure quality education to tribal children.

Following this news, stocks of educational stocks, Navneet Education, Educomp Solutions, CL Educate, Zee Learn were up by 1.8 to 3 per cent on Thursday.