The Bihar government has recently launched 551 model schools, featuring smart classrooms, e-libraries, and modern educational systems. Meanwhile, the government has also paved the way for the adoption of government schools. Specifically, government schools in Bihar can now be adopted. The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has launched a digital portal named 'Mera Vidyalaya, Mera Swabhiman' (My School, My Pride) for this purpose.

Let us examine the matter in detail and understand who can adopt Bihar's government schools and for how long.

**Who can adopt government schools?**

The BSEB has launched the 'Mera Vidyalaya, Mera Swabhiman' digital portal to facilitate the adoption of government schools. Alumni, ordinary citizens, NGOs, organizations, corporate entities, and NRIs can adopt these schools and contribute to their development.

**Option for lifelong adoption**

Specific criteria have been established for adoption, including the removal of the previous rule that limited adoption to a three-year term. Schools can now be adopted for periods of three years, five years, or even for a lifetime. Under this scheme, over 73,000 government schools across the state are eligible for adoption.

**Opposition questions the decision; government calls it a necessary step**

The government previously faced political backlash for painting model schools in Bihar saffron; now, the scheme to adopt government schools is also sparking political debate. While the BJP praises the initiative, the RJD argues that the scheme amounts to handing over Bihar's government schools and their infrastructure to private entities.

The government's rationale behind the adoption scheme is that it will foster school development, enhance resources, and provide better facilities for children. However, the move has also raised several questions. Opposition parties are demanding transparency regarding the adoption of schools from the Bihar government. They are seeking clarity on issues such as who will bear the responsibility and costs, what role the adopting entity will play in school decision-making, and how this will impact the fundamental functioning of government schools.

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