Guwahati, July 11 -- The Assam government will set up 80 additional model schools in tea garden areas, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday.

The announcement was made during an interaction with headmasters of Tea Garden Model Schools and Adarsha Vidyalayas.

Sarma said the initiative is part of the government's broader plan to establish 200 model schools across 800 tea estates in the state. In November 2022, foundation stones for 118 such schools were laid, and these are currently operational.

Citing the success of the existing schools, the Chief Minister said that 80 more would be inaugurated. He also stressed the importance of enrolling students from various communities to promote social integration in tea garden a...