The state cabinet decided to convert 488 schools into model schools inMaharashtra. The schools will be provided with infrastructural facilities as well as modules for academic development. A budget of Rs 494 crore has been set aside.
The model school concept developed by the government includes separate toilets, drinking water system, well-maintained classrooms, attractive building, playground, Sports equipment, ICT lab, science lab, library.
There will be roads for transportation from the surrounding villages and schools. If the number of students increases in the future, there will be ample scope for expansion of the building and physical facilities. These schools are chosen under the Samagra Shiksha Abhigyan run by the Maharashtra Prathamik Shikshan Parishad.