Amritlal Meena, the chief secretary of Bihar, underlined the state government’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of education. He emphasised the active implementation of student assistance initiatives such as the Student Credit Card, scholarship programs, and incentive systems.

Notably, those getting ready for the Civil Services main test are receiving an incentive of Rs one lakh. A record number of teachers have been hired across the state under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s direction.

Under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department, there are already 91 residential schools in operation, and the Cabinet has already approved the establishment of 26 more. The Chief Secretary opened a Centre of Excellence at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Residential School in Gaighat on Monday as part of the Lakshya program.

Through the X Navodaya Foundation and Coal India Limited’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the centre will prepare 158 female students from Classes XI and XII for the NEET and JEE examinations. There will be all the resources required, including knowledgeable professors.

Over 34,000 pupils are now enrolled in residential schools, and an additional 85,000 are anticipated to benefit from the new program. Additionally, there are plans to begin mentoring civil service members soon.

Although preparatory work has already begun, Divesh Sahara, secretary of the SC/ST Welfare Department, said that the formal commencement of NEET and JEE preparation for Class XI students is July 1. Their academic preparation will be greatly aided by the X Navodaya Foundation’s trainers and school instructors.

PM Prasad, CMD of Coal India Limited, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to provide all females with the study materials, learning aids, and instructors they need to excel in these tough examinations.

District Magistrate Dr. Chandrashekhar, SDO Satyam Sahay, ASP Atulesh Jha, District Welfare Officer Rana Baidhnath Singh, HR Director of Coal India Vinay Ranjan, and Nagendra Kumar from the Ex Navodaya Foundation were among the other dignitaries in attendance.

Chief Secretary Amritlal Meena pretended to be a teacher as she spoke to the children, advising them to concentrate on their academics and stay away from distractions, particularly cell phones. As practice makes perfect, he urged them to write more, saying, “These two years of focused preparation can change your life.” In order to ensure that every student achieves their objective, he also counselled instructors to treat their pupils like their own children and to give their all throughout class.