Talent is not dependent on big cities, if given the right opportunities and guidance, a child from Surguja can also make a unique identity in the country: Minister Shri Rajesh Agarwal
Raipur / A significant educational initiative has been taken under the guidance of Tourism and Culture Minister Shri Rajesh Agarwal towards realizing the dreams of talented students from Surguja district to become doctors and engineers. Now, students studying in government schools in the district will have less need to go to big cities for preparation for prestigious national-level competitive exams like NEET and JEE. They will get the facility of quality coaching in their own schools through modern smart classrooms, subject expert teachers, and the latest digital technology.
On Saturday, Tourism and Culture Minister Shri Rajesh Agarwal launched free live online coaching for NEET and JEE in 35 government higher secondary schools in Surguja district at a program organized in the District Collectorate Hall. This ambitious project, launched jointly by the District Mineral Foundation Trust and the School Education Department, will provide approximately 2,120 students with the opportunity to prepare for competitive exams for two years.
This initiative will be particularly important for those talented students who, due to economic and geographical circumstances, cannot afford expensive coaching in big cities. Now, students from Surguja will have the opportunity to study from national-level teachers in their own schools, prepare for competitive exams, and hone their talents.
This is not just the start of coaching, but a strong foundation for the bright future of children: Minister Shri Agarwal
Addressing the program, Tourism and Culture Minister Shri Rajesh Agarwal said that this is not just the launch of an educational project, but a resolve to give new flight to the dreams of thousands of children from Surguja. Education is the powerful medium through which the future of society and coming generations can be shaped. Our effort is that no talented student from Surguja remains deprived of their dreams merely due to lack of resources and economic circumstances.
Minister Shri Agarwal said that providing better resources and quality guidance to students studying in government schools for preparation for national-level competitive exams like NEET and JEE is our priority. This initiative will provide students with guidance from subject experts and help reduce the economic and academic difficulties in preparing for competitive exams.
He said that talent is not dependent on a big city. If one has the right opportunity, proper guidance, and the courage to work hard, a child from Surguja can also make a unique identity in the country. The only need is to provide children with equal opportunities and appropriate resources to showcase their talent.
Dream big, realize them with full effort, and bring glory to Surguja: Minister Shri Agarwal
Motivating the students, Minister Shri Agarwal said that to achieve success in life, it is essential to set goals, maintain discipline, and work continuously. Good behavior and positive thinking along with studies are important cornerstones of success.
He told the students, "Dream big, work hard with full dedication to fulfill them, and achieve success to bring glory to your parents, school, Surguja, and Chhattisgarh." He directed the principals of the schools to ensure regular attendance of students in online coaching and to make parents aware and motivated about their children's studies.
2,120 students from 35 schools will receive guidance from expert teachers for two years
Under the project, live online coaching will be provided for two years to approximately 2,120 students of Class 11 Science stream during the academic sessions 2026-27 and 2027-28. Students in the Mathematics group can prepare for JEE, and students in the Biology group can prepare for competitive exams like NEET.
The coaching will be conducted by Physics Wallah Limited. Live two-way interactive classes will be conducted simultaneously in all 35 selected government higher secondary schools in the district. In these classes, conducted in a mixed medium of Hindi and English, students will be able to interact directly with subject expert teachers and get their doubts resolved.
Along with live classes, students will be provided with facilities such as recorded lectures, mobile app, learning management system, class notes, printed study material, question bank, online mock tests, and All India Test Series.
Student progress will be monitored with AI technology, modern education will be provided in smart classrooms
The specialty of the project is that modern technology will be used to assess students' studies and performance. Students' academic progress will be monitored through AI-based learning analytics, performance tracking, and parent reporting dashboards.
Modern smart classrooms have been arranged in all selected schools. These are equipped with 75-inch 4K interactive flat panels, computer systems, wireless microphones, HD webcams, speaker systems, and a power backup facility for at least three hours.
Addressing the program, MP Shri Chintamani Maharaj said that due to weak economic conditions, many talented students do not get the necessary guidance for higher education and competitive exams. This initiative to provide quality education to such students is commendable. He motivated students to achieve success through hard work and dedication.
Lundra MLA Shri Prabodh Minj said that this is a very important project for shaping the future of the youth. He urged students to utilize their full potential in preparing for competitive exams.
Chairman of the State Youth Commission, Shri Vishwa Vijay Singh Tomar, said that this initiative will prove significant in establishing Surguja district as an ideal district in the field of education. He said that efforts will be made to implement such projects across the entire state so that more and more students can benefit from it.
Students' progress will be regularly reviewed: Collector Shri Ajit Vasant
Collector Shri Ajit Vasant informed that the main objective of this project is to provide better educational facilities to the students of the district for preparation for national-level competitive exams. He said that along with ensuring the effective implementation of the project, the academic progress of the students will be regularly monitored. Feedback sessions will be organized every three months to review students' preparation, problems, and needs. Students and principals of schools present at the program expressed their gratitude to the government and district administration for providing free online coaching facilities.
Minister Shri Agarwal presented certificates to 166 trained Animal Health Workers
During the program, Tourism and Culture Minister Shri Rajesh Agarwal also distributed certificates to 166 Animal Health Workers who received training under the A-Help program. Trained Animal Health Workers will assist the Animal Husbandry Department in rural areas by coordinating with them in activities related to livestock vaccination, deworming drug distribution, animal insurance, and livestock health.
This training program received special support from RSETI, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, and the Animal Husbandry Department. Through the trained Animal Health Workers, it will help improve access to essential services related to livestock care, health, and safety for rural livestock farmers.
Present at the program were Zila Panchayat President Mrs. Nirupa Singh, Municipal Corporation Ambikapur Chairman Shri Harminder Singh Tinni, Zila Panchayat Vice President Shri Devnarayan Yadav, Zila Panchayat CEO Ms. Roma Srivastava, District Education Officer Shri Dinesh Jha, Physics Wallah Limited team, local representatives, officials-employees, principals of various schools, teachers, students, and Animal Health Workers.