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Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Yogi launches ₹3.3k-cr basic education projects
: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the Uttar Pradesh government is about to present a new model of school education right from the pre-primary level to secondary education with sprawling 10-15 acre campuses equipped with modern laboratories for subjects like physics, chemistry, botany and computer sciences among others. Adityanath made the announcement at an event in Lucknow where he launched ₹3300- crore education-related projects. The programme, 'Empowering the young minds with quality education,' was organised by the basic education department at Lok Bhavan. He noted Uttar Pradesh has become a centre of innovation in basic education, fostering a bright future for its sync with the new model, government schools will have a mini stadium and a multipurpose hall and will be developed on the pattern Atal Residential Schools, providing all essential facilities under one roof, the chief minister said. He laid the foundation stone for 43 CM Model Composite Schools and 66 CM Abhyudaya Composite Schools, besides inaugurating newly constructed buildings/additional dormitories of 139 upgraded Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas. He also launched smart classrooms in 7,409 schools, ICT labs in 5,258 schools, besides tablet distribution to 51,667 teachers, digital libraries in 503 PM Shri Schools, educational broadcasting studio at the State Institute of Educational Technology and Nipun Plus app for spot assessment of students from Class 3 to 12. He also inaugurated summer camps across all government upper primary and composite schools. ₹1,200 per student transferred for uniform etc The chief minister transferred ₹1,200 per student to the bank accounts of their guardians via DBT (direct benefit transfer) for the purchase of uniforms, sweaters, school bags, shoes, socks, and stationery. He urged parents and teachers to ensure that funds are spent solely on the children's thanked ONGC for giving a sum of ₹150 crore for rejuvenation of five government schools. 'Yesterday, a meeting of chief ministers was held in Delhi, where we made a presentation on the steps we have taken to revive dilapidated schools in Uttar Pradesh. This has changed the lives of lakhs of children, thousands of people have got employment due to this,' he said. students in Nipun Assessment The chief minister felicitated teachers for their outstanding performance in NIPUN (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) assessment. He proposed involving and students in the Nipun Assessment Programme to give them field experience and familiarise them with modern educational tools like smart classes and digital libraries. No shortage of teachers He also said 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. With programmes like Operation Kayakalp, Chief Minister Composite School and Nipun Assessment, Uttar Pradesh is creating a new history in the field of education, he said. One CM Composite School in every assembly constituency Adityanath announced that one Chief Minister Composite School would be established in every assembly constituency. He said ₹25-30 crore will be spent on this. Describing basic education as the foundation of society and the nation, Yogi said that it is the strongest weapon to shape the future of children. He praised unprecedented changes in the field of education in the last eight years and outlined a new model of work of the Basic Education Council for the recalled that before 2017, the Basic Education Council schools were plagued by dilapidated infrastructure, neglect, and disorder, with low student enrolment 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% will be covered this year,' he said. Facilities like toilets, drinking water, playgrounds, smart classes, and digital libraries are now available in these schools, as a result of which the number of students in schools has reached 800-1200 each. Summer camps He directed that activities such as sports, music, dance, drama, and yoga should be included in summer camps. He talked about the plan to organise school sports and cultural competitions at the block, district, division and the state level in November-December. Training should start in every school from now for International Yoga Day on June 21, he said. School Chalo Abhiyan On accelerating the School Chalo Abhiyan, he instructed teachers and principals to visit homes and enrol children aged 5-14 years in school. The chief minister 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. The chief minister also visited an exhibition set up by students at Lok Bhavan, engaging with them and learning more about their displays. Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, basic education minister Sandeep Singh, chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, additional chief secretary for basic education Deepak Kumar, along with numerous officials and dignitaries, were present at the event.
Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Chief Minister Composite School to come up in each Assembly constituency: Adityanath
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced that a Chief Minister Composite School would be established in each Assembly constituency, with an investment of Rs 25-30 crore. The schools would offer complete education from pre-primary to senior secondary on a single campus, said Adityanath. He was addressing a function organised by the Basic Education Council in Lucknow after setting the ball rolling on projects worth Rs 3,300 crore. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak was also present on the occasion. Equipped with science and computer labs, a stadium and a multipurpose hall, these schools would serve as a new model for education, the CM said. They would be developed on the line of Atal Residential Schools, providing all essential facilities under one roof, he said. The CM highlighted that his government's initiatives such as Operation Kayakalp, Chief Minister Composite Schools, and Nipun Assessment are helping in shaping up the state's education model. He also inaugurated newly constructed buildings and additional dormitories at 139 upgraded Kasturba Gandhi Girls Schools under the Basic Education Council. He 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 direct-benefit transfer for the purchase of uniforms, sweaters, school bags, shoes, socks, and stationery. Adityanath highlighted the impact of Operation Kayakalp, pointing out that it has significantly transformed the state's educational landscape. 'Nearly all schools have joined the initiative and the remaining two-three per cent will be covered this year,' he said. He proposed involving and students in the Nipun Assessment Programme to give them field experience and familiarise them with modern educational tools, such as smart classes and digital libraries. 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 instructed 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 deprived of education. Adityanath 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.
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Yogi Adityanath directs Uttar Pradesh officials to simplify labour laws
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed officials to simplify labour laws to make it easier for industries to operate while also ensuring that workers are not exploited or treated unfairly. The state's industrial growth is possible only when labour laws are balanced from the industry and workers' perspectives, he said, chairing a review meeting of the labour and employment department. Workers and industrialists complement each other and are not rivals, he noted. Shutting down industries won't generate jobs, instead, expanding them is the key to creating more employment opportunities, he said. Yogi Adityanath stressed on the importance of providing fair wages and insurance coverage to workers so that they and their families are protected in case of an accident. He also said the state government is committed to protecting workers' rights while also promoting Uttar Pradesh as the most worker-friendly and industry-supportive state in the country. The chief minister emphasised the need to rehabilitate child labourers not just by giving them basic livelihood, but connecting them with schemes like the Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana and other sponsored programmes. He said this is not just a social responsibility but also a step towards securing the future of the next generation, according to a government spokesperson. DEVELOP 'LABOUR ADDAS' He further directed that 'labour addas' be developed as model centres equipped with facilities such as dormitories, toilets, drinking water, canteens, and training centres. He said that workers should be able to get tea, snacks, and meals for just ₹5 to ₹10 at these canteens. He instructed officials to conduct skill mapping of unorganised sector workers and implement a system to ensure minimum wages for them. He said this would be a major step toward transforming the unorganised workforce into an organised labour force. For construction workers going abroad for jobs, the chief minister said they should receive technical training as well as language training specific to the destination country, which is essential for their efficiency and safety. The chief minister asked officials to monitor and ensure the quality of Atal Residential Schools, which have emerged as a model across the country. He further informed that out of 5,97,625 applications received on the Nivesh Mitra Portal, 5,90,881 have already been granted NOC. The remaining applications should be resolved in a timely and transparent manner, he said. From independence till 2016, a total of 13,809 factories were registered in the state, officials briefed the chief minister. In the last nine years alone, 13,644 new factories have been registered — a 99% increase, the officials further said. Officials also said that the state labour department has been recognised as an 'Achiever State' for successfully implementing the Central government BRAP (Business Reform Action Plan) recommendations.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
UP minister challenges SP's commitment to workers
Lucknow: Challenging the Samajwadi Party to prove its concern for labourers, UP labour minister Anil Rajbhar on Tuesday accused SP leaders of trying to mislead workers in the same way it tried to provoke students and farmers to meetings SP held recently with labour unions, Rajbhar highlighted the work being done under the Yogi Adityanath govt to claim that UP was progressing with the slogan 'Shramev Jayate', where the dignity of labour was being truly upheld."I am surprised at their sudden concern for labourers. Under Yogi Adityanath's leadership, UP now leads in the country in setting up new factories, with 10 new companies being registered daily and workers finding employment near their homes. SP only tries to mislead various groups for political benefit," he outlined the key initiatives taken by the BJP govt for labourers, starting with the establishment of Atal Residential Schools for children of labourers. He said UP govt's mission was to ensure that children of labourers grew up to become doctors, engineers, IAS or IPS added in the coming days, the govt would introduce the Sarai Yojana under which accommodation would be provided to workers who come from villages to cities in search of govt, he said, recognised that many labourers face difficulties finding a place to stay and to address that problem, the govt would build well-equipped shelters at labour hubs where these workers usually minister said the state govt was running 10 dedicated welfare schemes for labourers. "Despite being in power four times, the SP govt never made such arrangements. Back then, workers and the poor were forced to migrate. We stopped that migration," he added: "SP is nervous seeing the support of workers and labourers for the BJP govt. Making baseless claims with fake people in their offices to mislead the poor will not work anymore."
