The Chief Minister, who was visiting Begusarai for the first time after assuming office, inaugurated the schools through video conferencing and described the initiative as a significant step towards transforming Bihar’s education landscape. The schools, officially launched under the Saraswati Vidya Niketan Adarsh Vidyalaya programme, are expected to provide modern learning facilities to students studying in Classes 9 to 12.

Addressing a public gathering, Choudhary said the day marked a historic moment for Bihar and emphasized that the state’s future would be shaped through education rather than infrastructure alone.

“People often think inaugurations are about buildings and infrastructure. I believe this is the inauguration of Bihar’s future,” he said while highlighting the role of education in social and economic transformation.

The newly launched model schools have been equipped with smart classrooms, e-libraries and other digital learning tools. According to the government, experienced teachers will be deployed in these institutions and students will also receive preparation support for competitive examinations such as NEET and JEE.

The Chief Minister said nearly four lakh students are expected to benefit from the project. He also announced that the FILO learning application would be integrated into the system, allowing students to access online learning support even during late-night hours.

The declaration regarding a university named after Ramdhari Singh Dinkar received a positive response from local residents and political leaders. Dinkar, one of India’s most celebrated Hindi poets and writers, hailed from Bihar and continues to hold immense cultural significance in the state.

Union Minister and Begusarai MP Giriraj Singh, who was present at the programme, welcomed the announcement and said the people of the region had long demanded a university in the poet’s name. He thanked the state government for choosing Begusarai as the launch venue for the statewide education initiative.

The event also featured a public interaction programme and inspection of educational facilities. Choudhary visited classrooms, interacted with students and reviewed projects displayed by them. He spent time observing educational exhibits and discussing academic aspirations with students.

Photographs from the event showed the Chief Minister interacting with students inside smart classrooms and visiting exhibition stalls set up by schools.

Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Choudhary described the education reforms as part of a larger development journey that began during previous NDA governments in Bihar. He said the state was entering a second phase of educational transformation aimed at improving quality and accessibility.

“History shows that when Begusarai progresses, Bihar progresses. Major reforms in education have already laid a strong foundation, and now the focus is on expanding quality learning opportunities,” he said.

The state government has instructed district administrations to closely monitor the functioning of the model schools and ensure that no essential infrastructure work remains incomplete. Education Department officials have also been directed to personally review implementation at the district level.

Officials said the project is designed to bridge the gap between government and private schooling by offering advanced learning facilities to students in both urban and rural areas.

The Chief Minister also reiterated the government’s broader development goals. He claimed that within the next two years, efforts would be made to help one crore women in Bihar achieve financial self-reliance and become “Lakhpati Didis.”

The Begusarai event came just days after the state government launched degree colleges in 211 blocks across Bihar. The administration has projected education as a key pillar of its governance agenda, alongside employment generation and infrastructure development.

Security arrangements remained extensive throughout the programme, with personnel deployed across key venues and routes ahead of the Chief Minister’s visit.