Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat on Thursday said that the draft for education policy being prepared by the educationists is almost ready and will be completely finalized in the next one and half months.

Mr. Kamat made this announcement while inaugurating the extension of Late H.B. Dessai Government High school at Thana and Codal-Derodem Bridge, built by the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) Ltd.

Goa Speaker Pratapsingh Rane and State Minister of Health, Vishwajeet Rane was also present at the function which was held in Sattari Taluka, around 70 kms from here.

Kamat said that the new education policy will envisage bringing much needed changes in the education system with emphasis on quality education right from the primary level.

"The Government doesn't want any political interference in the education field", he asserted.

"The Government's priority is to promote the education system in Goa. A total of hundred schools, which are in dilapidated condition, will be identified and would be reconstructed by the GSIDC", Kamat added.

He also stressed on the development of rural areas at par with urban areas and hastened to add that steps have already been taken to give a new look to Valpoi, as various projects are proposed to be constructed in Valpoi and its surrounding areas in the field of sports, culture and health besides several other diverse fields.

Mr. Rane, while delivering his key-note address, stressed the need to impart good 'sanskars' among children coupled with a well cultured society to make India a powerful nation of the world. The major thrust should be on education and health sectors for the growth & development and a prosperous society, he said.

By - Sanjay Borkar

Sanjay Borkar is a freelance journalist with the National Network of Education (NNE). He can be contacted at goajournalist@rediffmail.com.