Assam has emerged as one of the top three states in the country in terms of growth in school internet connectivity, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attributing the achievement to a broader transformation of the state's education sector over the past decade.
In a post on X on Monday, Sarma said the recognition by the Government of India reflected significant improvements in educational infrastructure under NDA rule.
“When the Government of India ranks Assam among the Top 3 states for growth in school internet connectivity, it reflects a larger transformation,” the Chief Minister said.
He noted that several key indicators, including electricity supply, availability of computers, girls’ toilets and internet access in schools, had recorded substantial improvement over the last 10 years.
According to Sarma, the gains are part of sustained efforts by the state government to strengthen educational infrastructure and improve learning opportunities for students, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
The Chief Minister said the progress in internet connectivity was not an isolated achievement but part of a wider push to modernise schools and create a more enabling learning environment for children across Assam.
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“Electricity, computers, girls’ toilets, internet access, every key indicator has improved over a decade of NDA governance. And we are just getting started,” he said.
The remarks come amid ongoing efforts by both the Centre and the Assam government to expand digital infrastructure in educational institutions and bridge the digital divide across the state.
State government initiatives in recent years have focused on improving access to technology, upgrading school infrastructure and enhancing digital learning opportunities for students. Officials have maintained that strengthening connectivity in schools is essential for integrating technology into classrooms and improving access to educational resources.
The latest recognition is being seen as an endorsement of Assam’s efforts to improve educational infrastructure and expand digital access, particularly in remote areas where connectivity has traditionally remained a challenge.
The Chief Minister indicated that the government would continue investing in educational infrastructure as part of its broader goal of improving learning outcomes and ensuring greater access to quality education across the state.
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