ITANAGAR: The Centre has assured Arunachal Pradesh to release its share of fund under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) programme to enable the state government pay salaries to the teachers under the mission.
The assurance came when Arunachal Education Minister Bosiram Siram called on Secretary of the Union HRD Ministry Anshu Vias on Thursday and impressed upon her to consider early release of fund, official sources said on Friday.
Siram requested Vias to release the share under Capital and General heads of Central share under SSA programme at earliest so that the ongoing programme can be implemented.
Vias, however, informed that once the finance department clears the necessary formalities, which is now under active consideration, the central matching share of SSA programmes would be released at the earliest, sources said.
The secretary further assured her full support from the Centre to implement the central flagship programme successfully so that a new era of development begins in the state through education.
During interaction with Vias, the minister informed that most of the schools are located in far flung area of the state where there is no road connectivity and other means of basic infrastructure.
Siram said, timely disbursement of monthly salary with enhanced pay is the only way to keep the morale of the teachers high.
He further informed that the central flagship programmes are being implemented as per Central guidelines.
Anshu Vias appreciated the steps taken by the state education department and regretted for delay in release of matching share. Vias also accepted invitation of Siram to visit Arunachal Pradesh from March 8. (PTI)