Teacher-student ratio to be ensured in every school: Yogi

United News of India

26-05-2025

Lucknow, May 26 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday described basic education as the foundation of a society and nation, emphasising the ratio of teacher and student will be maintained in every school under all circumstances, there will be sufficient teachers in every school to provide quality education to the children.
At a grand event organised by the Basic Education Council at Lok Bhawan auditorium, the CM launched projects worth Rs 3,300 crore. He praised the remarkable transformations in education over the past eight years and outlined a new model for the Basic Education Council's future operations.
He said initiatives like Operation Kayakalp, CM Composite Schools and Nipun Assessment are helping Uttar Pradesh script history in the field of education. He also inaugurated newly constructed buildings and additional dormitories at 139 upgraded Kasturba Gandhi Girls Schools.
Besides, Yogi laid the foundation stone for 43 Chief Minister Model Composite Schools and 66 Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Composite Schools. He transferred Rs 1,200 per student to the bank accounts of their guardians via DBT for the purchase of uniforms, sweaters, school bags, shoes, socks and stationery.
Addressing the event, Yogi recalled that before 2017, the Basic Education Council's schools were plagued by dilapidated infrastructure, neglect and disorder, with low student enrollment and high dropout rates.
Highlighting the impact of Operation Kayakalp, he said that it has significantly transformed the state's educational landscape. "Nearly all schools have joined the initiative and the remaining 2–3 percent will be covered this year," he said.
The CM said that facilities such as toilets, drinking water, playgrounds, smart classes and digital libraries are now available in these schools, resulting in student enrollment reaching between 800 to 1,200. "This represents a new education model that offers both quality education and holistic development for students," he said.
Reaffirming the government's commitment to teacher availability, he said that the teacher-student ratio will be maintained under all circumstances. "Every school will have an adequate number of teachers to ensure quality education for every child," he said.
He also proposed involving BEd and MEd students in the Nipun Assessment Programme to give them field experience and familiarise them with modern educational tools like smart classes and digital libraries. "This would enhance their practical skills and further improve the quality of education," he said.
The CM emphasised the importance of the summer camp as a platform for the holistic development of children. He directed that activities such as sports, music, dance, drama and yoga should be included in the camp.
He directed schools to begin preparations for International Yoga Day on June 21, ensuring the implementation of the yoga protocol prescribed by the Ministry of AYUSH. He encouraged promoting indoor activities that help alleviate stress among children.
Yogi announced plans to organise school-level sports and cultural competitions at the block, district, division and state levels in November-December, aimed at enhancing children's talents.
He revealed the establishment of one Chief Minister Composite School in each assembly constituency. "These schools, with an investment of Rs 25-30 crore, will offer a complete educational experience from pre-primary to senior secondary within a single campus," he said.
He said, "Equipped with science and computer labs, a stadium, and a multipurpose hall, these schools will serve as a new model for education. They will be developed in the style of Atal Residential Schools, providing all essential facilities under one roof."
Praising the initiative to provide Rs 1,200 per student for uniforms, bags, shoes, socks and stationery through DBT, the CM highlighted that this amount is directly transferred to the children's accounts. He urged parents and teachers to ensure the funds are spent solely on the children's needs.
On accelerating the School Chalo Abhiyan, he directed teachers and principals to visit homes and enroll children aged 5-14 years in school. He stressed that no child in any village should be left out of education. He also urged schools to welcome new students with enthusiasm, including integrating cleanliness drives into the school system.
Yogi appealed to teachers to take their role in nation-building seriously. "A teacher's true respect lies in the success and values of the students they nurture. Make every moment count, time waits for no one," he said.
He said that UP has become a centre of innovation in basic education, fostering a bright future for its children.
He inaugurated several educational initiatives under the Basic Education Council, including smart classes in 7,409 schools, ICT labs in 5,258 schools and the distribution of 51,667 tablets to teachers.
He also launched digital libraries in 503 PM SHRI schools, an educational broadcast studio at the State Educational Technical Institute and the Nipun Plus app for smart assessment of students from Class 3 to 12.
Besides, the CM introduced the summer camp innovation in all upper primary and composite schools run by the council. He felicitated five teachers who excelled in the Nipun assessment and released the books 'Sarathi' and 'Anurupan' by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT).
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