Khatima: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami revisited his primary school in Nagla Tarai, Khatima, on Monday to share old memories. He inaugurated the school—developed as a modern facility equipped with model school amenities at a cost of roughly ₹1.5 crore—and dedicated it to the children, while also distributing chocolates and study materials to students.
Reaching Nagla Tarai from the Lohiyaghat helipad, the Chief Minister inaugurated the primary school where he had received his early education. Under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), IGL company constructed five rooms, modern classrooms, and beautified the school at a cost of approximately ₹1.5 crore.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also inaugurated beautification and stage construction works carried out at Government Higher Secondary School, Nagla Tarai, at a cost of about ₹65 lakh. He interacted with students and distributed chocolates and learning materials.
Sharing memories of his childhood school with locals, the Chief Minister stated that developing it into a model school will provide local children with a better academic environment and quality education. He noted that the government is working to develop schools as model schools, establish smart classes, and provide a better academic ambiance across various districts of the state.
Dhami remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the last villages of border regions as the country’s first villages. In alignment with this vision, focus is being directed toward developing border districts—including Udham Singh Nagar, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, and Uttarkashi—and improving their educational systems. The construction of modern and smart classrooms at the school in Nagla Tarai, situated near the Nepal border, has been undertaken in this direction.
