How Smart Schools Can Improve Rural Education Quality?
- Feb. 28, 2026, 7:04 p.m.
The Ahmedabad Municipal School Board decided the ‘Shatabdi Shiksha Mahotsav’ successfully under the leadership of CM Bhupendra Patel on Friday (13.2.2026). He inaugurated the newly built Municipal School Board establishment and various smart schools. He distributed awards to the top-performing teachers and schools as well during the event.
The CM inaugurated the newly built ‘School Board Bhavan’ at Navrangpura, constructed for 10.61 crore rupees. At the Sabarmati Riverfront, he inaugurated 15 technically promoted Smart ‘Anupam’ government schools built for 16.11 crore rupees.
Mr Patel, the Vice Chairman (Ahmedabad Municipal School Board), highlighted the commitment of government school teachers during his tenure. He mentioned that devoted teachers go beyond classroom teaching by reaching out to students personally and taking care of their well-being. The public perception of government schools has greatly enhanced, leading to over 56,000 students moving from private institutions to municipal schools because of this commitment.
The CM said that the nation is now in the period of futuristic education and AI, emphasising the changing educational environment. He mentioned that the PM has explained this phase as “Aspirational India,” and the Union Budget involves plans aligned with this vision. Patel emphasised that India must blend values, technology and knowledge in a harmonious and balanced manner to attain the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Representatives exchanged MoUs among the UN Mehta Foundation, Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation for the modification of the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway during the programme.
All 18 departments of the Ahmedabad Municipal School Board will now function from a location with the inauguration of the School Board Bhavan at Navrangpura. This integration will enhance efficiency and streamline administrative procedures.
Patel inaugurated 28 new electric buses, added to the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service fleet, in an event held on the same day, and officials plan to introduce 225 new e-buses in various phases. These buses will minimise carbon dioxide emissions by a calculated 75,000 Kgs annually, according to AMTS authorities.
Officials stressed the advanced safety features of the buses, and they mentioned that these buses set a national benchmark in passenger security. Authorities have carried out compulsory safety audits and cybersecurity for electric buses for the first time in the country. Each bus includes a Suppression System (FDSS) and Fire Detection to improve passenger protection in addition.
