HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Dec 13: In a significant step towards the development of educational infrastructure, the General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, laid the foundation stone for the construction of an additional double-storey building with 20 new rooms at Netaji Vidyapith Railway Higher Secondary School, Maligaon, on December 12, 2025.
NFR has been undertaking a series of important works across its jurisdiction, reaffirming its commitment to providing improved learning environments for students of railway schools. At Netaji Vidyapith Railway Higher Secondary School, several development initiatives are in progress alongside the new double-storey building. These include the establishment of a dedicated laboratory complex, provision of modern furniture, green boards, smart boards and CCTV systems, as well as the creation of a digital library and upgradation of computer lab facilities.
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Additional improvements such as enhanced teacher rooms, upgraded toilet complexes, installation of water RO units, development of a music room, covered sheds, auditorium enhancement, fencing and improvement of the circulating area are also being taken up. Several important works, both completed and ongoing, are transforming the educational infrastructure of railway schools under NFR. Key initiatives currently underway include renovation and development works at Railway Higher Secondary School, Maligaon, along with the creation of a modern playground, upgraded prayer ground, improved boundary wall, vehicle parking area, entrance gate and smart classrooms. Construction and repair of the Dimapur Railway High School building and renovation of Railway Higher Secondary School, Alipurduar are also progressing steadily.
In recent months, NFR has completed several major projects, including repair and renovation of Railway Girls High School at New Jalpaiguri, development of playgrounds and prayer grounds, reconstruction of boundary walls, creation of vehicle parking spaces and entrance gates, and renovation and upgradation of Banimandir Railway Higher Secondary School at Siliguri. Renovation and repair of Railway Higher Secondary School at Lumding and upgradation of Railway Higher Secondary School at Badarpur have also been accomplished.
These initiatives reflect NFR’s long-term vision to enhance academic facilities, strengthen basic infrastructure and create modern, student-centric learning spaces. With continuous upgrades, planned expansions and a strong focus on digital and infrastructural development, NFR remains committed to supporting educational excellence and the academic growth of children across its jurisdiction.
