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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Op Kayakalp: Govt plans to rebuild unsafe & abandoned school buildings
1 2 Prayagraj: The UP govt plans to rebuild about 633 state-run basic schools across Prayagraj district that are dilapidate and unsafe under 'Operation Kayakalp' initiative. The move is seen as a step towards ensuring the safety and well-being of students and improving the overall learning environment. According to the basic education department, while 98.51% of schools in the district now have access to basic amenities like electricity, water and toilets, the condition of some has raised concerns. These schools identified in a local survey have damaged classrooms, old kitchens and unsafe verandas or toilets. In many cases, only a few rooms or parts of the school were found to be structurally safe. Now, as per protocol, a committee chaired by chief development officer and comprising executive engineers from the rural engineering services, public works department, and minor irrigation department is conducting detailed surveys. Their task is to assess the structural integrity of these buildings, determine the cost of demolition where necessary, and oversee the formulation of new construction proposals. Once the technical evaluation is complete and necessary permissions are obtained, the demolition of unsafe structures will begin. Tenders will be floated, and after the financial approvals are secured, the construction of new classrooms and buildings will commence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dukung Orang Terkasih Menghadapi Limfoma: Mulai Di Sini Limfoma Pelajari Undo The state administration has assured that every step will be taken as per established norms and with a focus on safety and quality. Koraon block has the highest number of such cases, with 147 schools affected. Of these, 84 have their main buildings in a dilapidated state while others have issues with kitchens or additional rooms. Other blocks with significant numbers include Bahariya (30), Handia (43), Jasra (34), Shankargarh (40). In many of these cases, the buildings were constructed decades ago, with some even dating back to the 1930s and 1940s. "Although most of the govt schools in the district have a safe structure and are functioning satisfactorily, there is a need to repair or rebuild some rooms or part of the main structure, which are not in use. The administration has commenced the due process and soon the identified schools will have new rooms," said Basik Shiksha Adhikari, Prayagraj, Devbrat Singh. In the list provided to the district headquarters, six school buildings in the city area are marked as dilapidated. There are 25 schools in Bahadurpur development block, four in Chaka, 22 in Dhanupur, 30 in Baharia, 25 in Holagarh, 43 in Handia, 14 in Meja, 21 in Mauaima, 34 in Jasra development block, 26 in Saidabad, 16 in Uruwa, 40 in Shankargarh, 26 in Phulpur, 16 in Pratappur, 21 in Manda, and 23 in Soraon where either part of the main building is dilapidated or the condition of some of its unused rooms is not good.
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
414 government primary schools in Prayagraj likely to face merger
Following the directive to merge government-run primary and upper primary schools with low student enrollment into nearby schools, the officials from the state's basic education department acknowledge that 414 schools in Prayagraj district have fewer than 50 students enrolled. Before the schools are paired, the benefits of the merger will be communicated to parents, community members, local officials, school teachers, and teacher unions. (FOR REPRESENTATION) A meeting in this regard has already been held, and according to the state government's directive, block education officers (BEOs) will now visit the identified schools and submit a proposal to the basic shiksha adhikari (BSA) for merging them with nearby schools. The proposals will be based on factors such as infrastructure facilities, accessibility, enrollment, inclusiveness, and local conditions and needs, officials explained. Confirming the development, acting BSA-Prayagraj Devbrat Singh stated that a meeting has been conducted regarding the merging of primary and upper primary schools in the district with low student count. 'A report in this regard from the BEOs is expected soon, following which further action will be taken in accordance with the government orders,' he said. Before the schools are paired, the benefits of the merger will be communicated to parents, community members, local officials, school teachers, and teacher unions, officials said. There are around a dozen schools in the district where student count is below 10, said officials. Among them, primary schools of Amarpur and Domhar of Shankargarh development block have just three and four students, respectively. LIkewise, the primary school of Dharhariya Nagar area has five and primary school of Kechuadih Dhobiyan Basti in Karchhana has five students. Primary schools of Harkhuriya and Naubasta of Shankargarh block and upper primary school at Madra in Uruwa have only six students each, said officials. Similarly, only seven students are enrolled in the upper primary school at Mauhariya in Shankargarh, nine students each are registered in primary schools of Kechuadih and Lagari Patti in Karachhana besides primary school at Tendua in Shankargarh and upper primary school at Akbar Shahpur in Koraon block. The Uttar Pradesh basic education department has directed to merge low-enrolment council schools with nearby better-performing schools to improve education quality and optimise resource use. The guidelines, released on June 16 by additional chief secretary Deepak Kumar, aim to streamline infrastructure, teaching staff, and learning resources by operating the paired schools as unified entities. This initiative is expected to improve teacher availability, encourage peer learning, strengthen smart classes and Bal Vatikas, and boost student enrolment while reducing dropout rates. According to officials, district magistrates have been assigned the responsibility of identifying low-enrolment schools, conducting field inspections, engaging with stakeholders, and submitting regular progress reports. Additionally, clear teacher responsibilities and a support system within BSA offices are to be put in place. PHOTO: Students studying in a government primary school in Prayagraj (HT File Photo)
