get converted to dual road within 2020 thus enabling swifter trade, commerce and tourism. Education There are a number of well-known schools and colleges in Contai. For higher education, besides the Prabhat Kumar College, Contai under the Vidyasagar University, there is an Ayurvedic medical college, named Raghunath Ayurved Mahavidyalaya and Hospital; a Government Polytechnic Engineering College named Contai Polytechnic; a private management college, named Contai College of Learning and Management Science; three B.Ed colleges; private ITI colleges and many more. There are plans to upgrade the Contai sub-divisional hospital into a medical college. Contai is one of the most educated cities of West Bengal. The literacy rate of Contai town is as high as 90%. Being in the most educated district (Purba Medinipur) of West Bengal, Contai boasts a lot of highly talented students and teachers along with higher secondary schools. There is one CBSE board school (up to 12th standard) and one ICSE board school. There are more than 20 schools in Contai. List of schools in Contai Contai Public School Contai Kshetra Mohan Bidhyabhaban (H.S.) Safiabad Sital Prasad Vidyamandir (H.S) Contai High School (H.S.) Contai Model Institution (H.S.) Contai Hindu Girls' School (H.S.) Contai Chandramani Brahmo Girls' School Contai Town Rakhal Chandra Vidyapith Kishorenagar Sachindra Siksha Sadan Kalikapur High School Contai Rahamania High Madrasha H/S Contai Muslim Girls' School Contai Sawkatia English Medium High Madrasha School Mount Litera Zee School, Contai Contai St. Paul's School North Point Day School Health There are many hospitals in the Contai town; one is the Contai Subdivisional Hospital. People of this subdivision depend mainly on this hospital. There are also two primary health clinics newly inaugurated at Old Outdoor Hospital and Contai Central Bus Terminus. There are also many private nursing homes. Health of common people is generally good. Rotary Polyclinic is a well-known private NGO-clinic in the locality. Culture Among many festivals in Contai, "Gandhi Mela" is the most popular. It is a type of fair. It is held during January/February every year and it continues for 10 or 15 days. Many people from Contai and neighbouring subdivisions take part in "Gandhi Mela" not only for amusement but also for agricultural and industrial exhibitions. There are also some cultural institutions like Contai Bramho Samaj, Contai Harisabha, Contai Club etc. The regular Bengali festivals like Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja and Kali Puja are well attended. Other common pujas in the worship of