Education
Bihar Mandates Renaming and Repainting of 551 Model Schools
The Hindu2h
THE BRIEF
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The Bihar government has ordered all 551 model schools for Classes 9-12 to be renamed 'Saraswati Vidya Niketan' and repainted in a specific 'sunrise' colour scheme.
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The Bihar State Educational Infrastructure Development Corporation issued the directive on July 7, 2026, requiring exterior walls to be painted in 'sunrise' shade with chocolate brown borders.
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Principals in districts like Begusarai report spending lakhs of rupees to comply with the order, despite having recently completed fresh painting work prior to the Chief Minister's July 19 visit.