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China allocates over $700 mn for rural teachers

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IANS Beijing

According to the Ministry of Finance, the money subsidises teachers who serve in poverty-stricken areas after graduating from college, with annual help of 27,000 yuan and 24,000 yuan for teachers working in western and central regions, respectively, China Daily reported.

China has adopted a nine-year compulsory education system, comprising of six years in primary school and three years in junior school.

 

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First Published: Jan 06 2013 | 5:30 PM IST

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