Assam has emerged among the top three states in the country in terms of growth in school internet connectivity, a development that reflects a wider transformation in the state’s education sector over the past decade, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. Reacting to the recognition by the Government of India, Sarma said the achievement goes beyond internet access and represents broader improvements in educational infrastructure across Assam under the NDA government’s tenure. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the state’s ranking highlights the steady progress made in several key areas that directly affect the learning environment in schools. “When the Government of India ranks Assam among the Top 3 states for growth in school internet connectivity, it reflects a larger transformation,” Sarma said.
He noted that important indicators such as electricity supply, availability of computers, construction of girls’ toilets and access to internet facilities have improved significantly over the last ten years. According to the Chief Minister, these improvements are the result of sustained efforts to strengthen the education system and create better learning opportunities for students across the state. He said the focus has been on improving infrastructure in schools, including those located in rural and underserved areas where access to basic facilities was once limited. Sarma said that better internet connectivity is helping schools become more connected and better equipped to support modern learning methods. The expansion of digital infrastructure, he added, is an important part of the state’s efforts to prepare students for a technology-driven future. Highlighting the government’s broader education agenda, the Chief Minister said the gains recorded so far are only the beginning of a larger push aimed at improving the quality of education and ensuring that students have access to essential facilities.
“Electricity, computers, girls’ toilets, internet access—every key indicator has improved over a decade of NDA governance. And we are just getting started,” he said. The recognition comes at a time when both the Central and Assam governments are focusing on expanding digital infrastructure in educational institutions. Efforts are also underway to bridge the digital divide and ensure that students, regardless of their location, have access to technology and learning resources.