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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business Standard
Uttar Pradesh govt to invest around ₹325 cr in digital education push
The Uttar Pradesh government is set to invest nearly ₹325 crore in creating a network of smart classrooms across the state to align school education with the growing digital ecosystem. 'We are taking urban education to a new dimension. These smart classrooms are not only connecting students with technology but also preparing them for the future,' said Amrit Abhijat, the department's principal secretary. The classrooms are equipped with interactive digital boards, multimedia content, and high-speed internet to deliver a more immersive and engaging learning experience. The broader aim is to modernise education infrastructure in urban areas, particularly in government schools, while expanding access for students from economically weaker sections. Officials say the initiative has led to a rise in attendance and enrollment in urban government schools. A large share of the completed classrooms have been developed under the Smart City Mission at a sanctioned cost of ₹160 crore. Additional classrooms have been built under other government schemes. Around 190 have been set up through the Kayakalp initiative with an investment of ₹58 crore. The Aspirational Cities Programme has sanctioned 913 classrooms at a cost of ₹30 crore. The CM Abhyudaya Composite School Scheme is supporting the construction of 25 specialised classrooms, while 13 classrooms have been approved under the Vaishvik Nagaroday Yojana. Launched in 2022, the smart classroom campaign has made rapid progress, with over 65 per cent of the approved infrastructure now operational. According to state estimates, the enrollment rate in urban government schools has climbed to nearly 60 per cent — roughly 15 per cent higher than the national average. State officials also report that the use of technology in classrooms has significantly improved student learning outcomes and helped reduce dropout rates.
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Business Standard
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
UP govt establishing 2,700 smart classrooms in state for Rs 324.56 crore
Under several flagship schemes, the department is developing more than 2,700 smart classrooms at a cost of approximately Rs 324.56 crore, it said Press Trust of India Lucknow The Urban Development Department on Friday said it has taken a significant step to modernise and digitise education in urban areas of Uttar Pradesh, particularly in government schools. Under several flagship schemes, the department is developing more than 2,700 smart classrooms at a cost of approximately Rs 324.56 crore, it said. "Out of these (2,700 classrooms), around 1,780 classrooms have already been completed and are now operational," the department said in a statement. This initiative is proving especially beneficial for students from economically weaker sections in urban areas, it said. "These students are gaining access to modern, technology-enabled education and are becoming digitally empowered, resulting in the increase of enrollment rate across the state," it added. To boost educational facilities in urban government schools, the department said it is constructing 2,700 smart classrooms through various schemes. The majority of these -- ?1,183 classrooms -- ?have been developed under the Smart City Mission at a sanctioned cost of Rs 160.83 crore, of which 1,088 classrooms are fully functional. Additionally, under the 'Kayakalp' initiative, around 190 smart classrooms have been established with an investment of Rs 57.66 crore, it said. Under the Aspirational Cities initiative, 913 smart classrooms have been sanctioned at a cost of Rs 29.43 crore. Currently, 408 of these are operational while 505 are under construction, it said. Furthermore, 398 new classrooms have also been approved. Under the CM Abhyudaya Composite School Scheme, 25 special classrooms are being built, and the Vaishvik Nagaroday Yojana has sanctioned 13 smart classrooms. Another 4.25 crore has been allocated under Kayakalp projects for classroom development, according to the statement. Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department Amrit Abhijat said, "We are taking urban education to a new dimension. These smart classrooms are not just connecting students with technology but are also preparing them for the future." "This effort has led to a noticeable improvement in student attendance and enrollment in government schools in urban areas," Abhijat said.
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
UP govt establishing 2,700 smart classrooms in state for ₹324.56 crore
Lucknow, The Urban Development Department on Friday said it has taken a significant step to modernise and digitise education in urban areas of Uttar Pradesh, particularly in government schools. Under several flagship schemes, the department is developing more than 2,700 smart classrooms at a cost of approximately ₹324.56 crore, it said. "Out of these , around 1,780 classrooms have already been completed and are now operational," the department said in a statement. This initiative is proving especially beneficial for students from economically weaker sections in urban areas, it said. "These students are gaining access to modern, technology-enabled education and are becoming digitally empowered, resulting in the increase of enrollment rate across the state," it added. To boost educational facilities in urban government schools, the department said it is constructing 2,700 smart classrooms through various schemes. The majority of these 1,183 classrooms have been developed under the Smart City Mission at a sanctioned cost of ₹160.83 crore, of which 1,088 classrooms are fully functional. Additionally, under the 'Kayakalp' initiative, around 190 smart classrooms have been established with an investment of ₹57.66 crore, it said. Under the Aspirational Cities initiative, 913 smart classrooms have been sanctioned at a cost of ₹29.43 crore. Currently, 408 of these are operational while 505 are under construction, it said. Furthermore, 398 new classrooms have also been approved. Under the CM Abhyudaya Composite School Scheme, 25 special classrooms are being built, and the Vaishvik Nagaroday Yojana has sanctioned 13 smart classrooms. Another 4.25 crore has been allocated under Kayakalp projects for classroom development, according to the statement. Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department Amrit Abhijat said, "We are taking urban education to a new dimension. These smart classrooms are not just connecting students with technology but are also preparing them for the future." "This effort has led to a noticeable improvement in student attendance and enrollment in government schools in urban areas," Abhijat said.
