Assam Government decided to launch Maitree Ek Gyan Yatra Scheme to link Primary Schools to colleges in Sivsagar District.
Launched by: Education Department, Assam
Focus: Under the programme, College lecturers will be taking Classes in High Schools and High School Teachers will be teaching in Primary schools voluntarily
Aim: To change the mindset of the teachers, as in some places subject teachers of a school considered it below their dignity to teach the lower level students
Sivsagar Deputy Commissioner statements:
Basic idea of establishing the programme was to enhance the quality of school students and create better synergy in education sector
Education Department has planned to extend the programmes across the state
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- Capital               Dispur
- Governor         Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya
- Chief Minister        Sarbananda Sonowal