Maharashtra Govt To Launch 'Anand Gurukul' Skill-Based Residential Schools In All Divisions By 2025

The Maharashtra government has announced the formation of a committee to recommend the establishment of ‘Anand Gurukul’ residential schools in each of the state’s eight educational divisions. These schools will focus on providing skill-based education to students from Class 9 to Class 12, with each institution accommodating 200 students. The schools are planned to begin operations in the academic year 2025–26.

A six-member committee has been set up under the chairmanship of the Commissioner (Education), Maharashtra. It includes officials from the Maharashtra Primary Education Council, the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), the Directorate of Education (Secondary and Higher Secondary), and the School Education Department. This committee will identify suitable locations for the schools, prepare the academic curriculum, outline the admission process, and propose the academic calendar and operational structure.

A sub-committee will also be formed under the leadership of the Director of SCERT to prepare the curriculum and institutional framework. The SCERT Director has been authorised to appoint additional members to support this work.

The focus will be on divisions where Government Vidyaniketans are not yet functioning. The committee will assess available school infrastructure, including classrooms, laboratories, campus area, and accommodation. Based on these evaluations, it will identify necessary additions and funding requirements.

The final report, which will combine inputs from both the main and sub-committees, will be submitted to the government by the Commissioner (Education). The Anand Gurukul schools will offer training in areas such as sports, arts, science and technology, renewable energy, communication and language skills, financial services, management, healthcare, tourism, artificial intelligence, and development. The aim is to build interest in these fields among students and support their learning and growth through structured skill-based education.