Egypt's Minya Governorate invests $1.6 billion in 92 new schools to reduce class density

Minya Governorate is undertaking a significant educational development initiative, investing approximately 1.6 billion Egyptian pounds to construct, renovate, and upgrade schools across its various districts and villages. This comprehensive plan includes 92 new school projects, which will add a total of 1,457 classrooms, directly addressing the issue of overcrowded classrooms and improving the overall learning environment.

Governor Emad Kewedani highlighted that the distribution of these educational building projects is based on the actual needs of each area and population growth rates, ensuring equitable access to educational services. The governorate is closely monitoring construction progress in coordination with the Educational Buildings Authority to ensure adherence to technical specifications and timelines. The goal is to have the new schools operational for the upcoming academic year.

Development of the educational infrastructure is a top priority for Minya, viewed as a key investment in human capital. The initiative aims to provide modern schools that can accommodate the growing student population and meet the needs of future generations, aligning with national goals for a developed and sustainable education system. So far, 41 educational projects totaling 679 classrooms have been completed and are in use, with an investment of about 640 million pounds. An additional 51 projects, comprising 778 classrooms and costing an estimated 935 million pounds, are currently under construction.

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The education sector in the governorate is witnessing continuous development, through the implementation of an integrated plan to establish, replace, renovate, and develop schools in various centers and villages.

Furthermore, the governorate has tendered 12 new schools with 200 classrooms, valued at approximately 190 million pounds, to further expand capacity and reduce class density. Efficiency upgrades have also been completed for 288 educational projects, costing 673 million pounds. To support future expansion, 87 plots of land have been allocated for new schools in underserved areas.

The development extends beyond new construction to include specialized projects for technical education and administrative improvements. The بني مزار Educational Administration building has been completed at a cost of 15 million pounds, while the ملوي Educational Administration building is nearing completion at 27 million pounds. A vocational training center at Maghagha Industrial Secondary School is being transformed into a center of excellence for 100 million pounds, aiming to align technical education with labor market demands. Additionally, Minya Industrial School is being converted into an applied technology school. In preparation for the new academic year, 41,000 school desks and 1,635 blackboards have been distributed, with an additional 5,235 desks approved.

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The development of educational infrastructure is at the forefront of the governorate's priorities, as it is one of the main pillars of investment in human development.