Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis claimed that Zilla Parishad schools in the state now provide better education than 90% of private institutions. Inaugurating a digital laboratory in Raigad, he said the stigma around ZP schools has faded, with more students shifting from private schools. He highlighted digital learning, value education, & parental participation as key drivers of the transformation.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday claimed that schools run by Zilla Parishads in the state are better than 90 per cent of private schools.

The negative perception about ZP schools has largely disappeared, he said after inaugurating a digital laboratory at a government-run school in Raigad district.

The state government was creating similar facilities in schools across Maharashtra to make students digitally literate, Fadnavis said.

"I can say with certainty that the education imparted in Zilla Parishad schools is better than that provided by 90 per cent of private schools," the chief minister said.