Vidya Rath

Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma has initiated the “Vidya Rath -School on Wheels” project. The “Vidya Rath” project aims to provide economically disadvantaged underprivileged children the opportunity to access elementary education for a period of 10 months. The project was introduced at a launch function held in the premises of Gauhati High Court in Assam.
What is the Vidya Rath-School project?

• The Vidya Rath School on Wheels is intended to provide access to elementary education to underprivileged children for 10 months. After 10 months, the children will transition to the conventional system of education.
• The project will be providing children with uniforms and textbooks and free-mid day meals to students.
• Those stakeholders involved in the project are the Government of Assam, Assam State Legal Services Authority, Guwahati High Court Legal Services Committee, District Legal Services Authority Kamrup (Metro), Assam State Transport Corporation, and Assam Sarba Siksha Mission, GMDA and various NGOs.