“Super 50 to expand to Super 100 Next Year,” announces Pramod Boro
KOKRAJHAR,DEC 13: As part of the “12 Days of Development” initiative led by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma across the state, Pramod Boro,the chief executive member of Bodoland Territorial Region launched the distribution of educational incentives at a programme held at the Green Field,Bodofa Nwgwr in Kokrajhar district on Friday.
Under this initiative, the CEM Boro distributed Scooters and bicycles amongst the Class 9 students in Kokrajhar.
A total of 737 Scooters under Dr. Banikanta Kakati Merit Award of the Pragyan Bharati Scheme and 11,504 numbers of bicycles were distributed to Class 9 students under the Chief Minister’s Special Scheme, and Anundoram Barooah Cash Awards (ARBAS) were given to 365 students who scored 75% or above in the HSLC examinations..
In his address, CEM Pramod Boro said, Assam is on the path to becoming one of the most developed states in the nation through innovative initiatives like these. He also highlighted the BTR Government’s vision for a “Smart, Green, and Peaceful BTR,” underlining the region’s commitment to comprehensive education. He announced the expansion of the Super 50 programme to Super 100 next year, aiming to benefit more students. He further said, 1,200 schools in BTR have been renovated and repaired under the present government, with 400 more set to be upgraded in the coming year. By the next academic session, he assured that no child in BTR would have to study under a damaged, leaking roof, and mid-day meals would be provided to all students. He also urged the beneficiaries of the bicycles and scooters to use them responsibly, ensuring that these resources contributed to their educational journey.
MLA Lawrence Islary, who also attended the event, lauded the government’s initiatives in the education sector but emphasized the need to improve academic results. He called for a collective effort from all stakeholders to enhance educational outcomes and ensure sustained progress.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including MLA Jiron Basumatary, BTC EMs Wilson Hasda and Gautam Das, BTC MCLAs Madhav Chetry and Montu Boro, Deputy Chief of the BKWAC, Romeo P. Narzary, former MLA of Tamulpur, Chandi Basumatary, ADCs, and other officials.
