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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 Rs 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 children.
In 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.
Rs 1,200 per student transferred for uniform etc
The chief minister transferred Rs 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 needs.
He thanked ONGC for giving a sum of Rs 150 crore for rejuvenation of five government schools.
B.Ed, M.Ed 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 B.Ed and M.Ed 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.
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 Rs 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 future.
Summer camps
He directed that activities such as sports, music, dance, drama, and yoga should be included.
School Chalo Abhiyan
He instructed teachers and principals to visit homes and enrol children aged 5-14 years in school.
