TheGujaratgovernment plans to start a new scheme to found modern residentialschoolsin PPP(public private PARTNERSHIP) mode, in which selected promising children can study and the government will fund such schools on a per child basis. The state Education department has prepared a draft scheme to promote competitiveresidential schoolswhich can provide a good education to students from humble backgrounds studying in government schools.
The government expects to set up around 100 new PPP model residential schools. Each is expected to have 15 to 20 acres of land. The government aims to select the best students from tribal and backward areas and provide them competitive education and opportunities in civil Services, medical education, IITs and other opportunities.