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Referring to the education sector, Raju said the Centre is formulating several projects for its improvement, chief among which was to start new higher educational institutions by including it in the 12th Plan and improve facilities in existing institutions.

Pointing out that statistics showed about 23 crore children get preliminary education and 11 crore children high school education, he said the Centre’s aim was to create a good atmosphere by raising educational standards in schools, colleges and in the higher education sector.

Alongside, standards in polytechnics and employment oriented IT schools would also be improved, he said, adding the new generation has to be attracted to such institutions.

The ministry also planned to start more schools, higher education institutions and research centers, he said.

One Kendriya vidyalaya will be sanctioned to Kerala by including it in the 12th Plan, he said.

If favorable circumstances and facilities are made available, priority would be given to start an IIT in Kerala, Raju added.

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