Sikkim CM announces awards for private schools

Gangtok: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday announced that his government will give awards to private schools of the state from next year to recognise their performances. The best school will receive a cash prize of Rs 20 lakh, while those at the second and third spots will be given Rs 15 lakh and Rs 10 lakh, respectively, he said

This initiative is aimed at recognising excellence and raising the standard of education in the state, Tamang said, addressing a function at Saramsa Garden near the state capital Gangtok.

The awards will be given to only those schools which are run by locals, he said.

The schools getting the awards must utilise 25 per cent of the money for the welfare of the teachers, he added.Get the latest news that takes place in the education sector in India. Find the extensive coverage of various topics including top universities and colleges in India, school reopening, in-depth exam analysis, and more. Stay up to date with The Times of India for the newest updates on CBSE, ICSE, Board exams, competitive exams, date sheet, admit card, exam analysis, results, admissions, colleges, etc.