Maligaon, January 20 (MExN): Northeast Frontier Railway has undertaken a comprehensive upgradation of the Railway Higher Secondary School at Maligaon.
As part of the upgradation, several infrastructure and academic facilities have been enhanced. These include the construction of two new classrooms, development of a new playground, renovation of the entry gate and prayer hall, renovation of toilets, installation of granite on staircases, strengthening of the boundary wall, renovation of doors and windows, and construction of a new corridor. The improvements are aimed at creating a safer, cleaner and more student-friendly learning environment.
The Railway Higher Secondary School at Maligaon, established in 1959, is among the oldest educational institutions under Northeast Frontier Railway. The school has a legacy spanning more than six decades and has played a significant role in imparting education to generations of students, particularly the wards of railway employees and members of the surrounding local community. It has also consistently focused on academic standards, discipline and holistic development.
The newly upgraded Railway Higher Secondary School, Maligaon was inaugurated on January 20, 2026 by Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager, Northeast Frontier Railway. The inauguration programme was attended by senior railway officers, school authorities, teachers and staff members. According to the press release, the upgradation was undertaken with the objective of preserving the institution’s legacy while aligning it with modern educational standards.