Uttar Pradesh to set up 2,700 smart classrooms, 1,780 already operational
The Uttar Pradesh government is giving a major push to digital education in urban areas by setting up thousands of smart classrooms in government schools. As part of this effort, the Urban Development Department is developing over 2,700 technology-enabled classrooms aimed at improving learning experiences and access for students, especially those from low-income families.As of now, about 1,780 of these classrooms have already been completed and are in use.advertisementThe department said this initiative is helping students from economically weaker backgrounds gain access to modern, tech-based education, leading to a steady rise in school enrolments.
'This effort has led to a noticeable improvement in student attendance and enrolment in government schools in urban areas,' said Amrit Abhijat, Principal Secretary, Urban Development Department. 'We are taking urban education to a new dimension. These smart classrooms are not just connecting students with technology but also preparing them for the future.'The classrooms are being developed under various schemes. Of the total, 1,183 smart classrooms are being set up under the Smart City Mission with a sanctioned budget of Rs 160.83 crore.Out of these, 1,088 classrooms are already operational.KAYAKALP INITIATIVE, ABHYUDAYA COMPOSITE SCHOOL SCHEME TO TRANSFORM THE LEARNINGAnother 190 smart classrooms have been built under the Kayakalp initiative with an investment of Rs 57.66 crore. Under the Aspirational Cities initiative, 913 classrooms have been sanctioned at a cost of Rs 29.43 crore, of which 408 are in use, while the remaining 505 are still being constructed.advertisementThe department has also approved 398 new classrooms under other schemes.These include 25 classrooms under the CM Abhyudaya Composite School Scheme and 13 under the Vaishvik Nagaroday Yojana. An additional Rs 4.25 crore has been earmarked under Kayakalp projects to further boost classroom development.Officials believe this digital transformation is helping bridge the education gap for children in urban areas who earlier lacked access to technology-enabled learning.With more classrooms becoming functional, the state hopes to continue this momentum and ensure every child has access to quality education, regardless of economic status.
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