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Bihar Government Introduces Model Schools and Adoption Scheme

The Bihar government has launched 551 model schools featuring modern facilities and a new adoption scheme through the 'Mera Vidyalaya, Mera Swabhiman' portal. This initiative allows various stakeholders, including alumni and NGOs, to adopt government schools for periods ranging from three years to a lifetime. While the government promotes this as a means to enhance educational resources, it has sparked political debate, with opposition parties questioning the implications of transferring school control to private entities. Read on to learn more about the eligibility criteria and the political reactions surrounding this initiative.
By Ambika Singh Aug 15, 2026, 12:43 IST

Bihar's New Educational Initiatives



The Bihar government has recently inaugurated 551 model schools equipped with smart classrooms, electronic libraries, and advanced educational technologies. Additionally, the state has initiated a program allowing the adoption of government schools. The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has introduced a digital platform called 'Mera Vidyalaya, Mera Swabhiman' (My School, My Pride) to facilitate this initiative.


Let's delve deeper into the details regarding who is eligible to adopt these government schools and the duration of such adoptions.


Eligibility for School Adoption

The BSEB's 'Mera Vidyalaya, Mera Swabhiman' portal is designed to streamline the process of adopting government schools. Various stakeholders, including alumni, local citizens, NGOs, organizations, corporate bodies, and NRIs, are encouraged to adopt these schools and contribute to their enhancement.


Lifelong Adoption Options Available

New guidelines have been established for the adoption process, eliminating the previous three-year limit. Schools can now be adopted for durations of three years, five years, or even indefinitely. This initiative opens up over 73,000 government schools across Bihar for potential adoption.


Political Reactions to the Adoption Scheme

The government has faced criticism for its earlier decision to paint model schools in saffron, and the new adoption scheme has ignited further political discourse. While the BJP supports the initiative, the RJD contends that it effectively transfers control of Bihar's government schools and their infrastructure to private entities.


The government argues that this adoption scheme will promote school development, improve resources, and enhance facilities for students. However, it has also prompted numerous inquiries. Opposition parties are demanding transparency from the Bihar government regarding the adoption process, including questions about financial responsibilities, the role of adopting entities in school governance, and the overall impact on the operational integrity of government schools.


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