Yogi Adityanath Unveils ₹3,300 Cr Education Revamp: New Schools, Tech Integration, and Summer Camps Announced

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched an ambitious ₹3,300 crore education development initiative in Uttar Pradesh, outlining a transformative new model of schooling from pre-primary to secondary education. The announcement came during the "Empowering the Young Minds with Quality Education" event held at Lok Bhavan, organized by the Basic Education Department.

Next-Gen Model Schools to Redefine Education Landscape Yogi announced that Uttar Pradesh will establish modern school campuses spread across 10–15 acres, featuring state-of-the-art laboratories for subjects such as physics, chemistry, botany, computer science, and game design. These CM Model Composite Schools will mirror the infrastructure of Atal Residential Schools and include facilities such as mini stadiums and multipurpose halls.

He laid the foundation stone for 43 CM Model Composite Schools, 66 CM Abhyudaya Composite Schools, and inaugurated 139 upgraded Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya buildings.

Tech-Driven Education Push To digitize education, the CM launched:

Smart classrooms in 7,409 schools

ICT labs in 5,258 schools

Tablets for 51,667 teachers

Digital libraries in 503 PM SHRI Schools

A new Nipun Plus App for real-time student assessments (Class 3–12)

Educational broadcasting studio at the State Institute of Educational Technology

Summer camps in government upper primary and composite schools were also inaugurated to promote creative and physical development.

DBT Transfer and CSR Support A sum of ₹1,200 per student was transferred to guardians’ accounts for uniforms and school essentials through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The CM also thanked ONGC for contributing ₹150 crore towards the rejuvenation of five government schools under its CSR initiative.

B.Ed and M.Ed Students in NIPUN Programme Yogi proposed involving B.Ed and M.Ed students in the NIPUN (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) Programme to provide practical teaching experience and exposure to smart learning tools.

Commitment to Quality and Access Promising that teacher-student ratios will be strictly maintained, he stressed that every school will have sufficient teaching staff. One CM Composite School will be set up in each assembly constituency, with a proposed investment of ₹25–30 crore per school.

Operation Kayakalp and Education Reforms Highlighting the success of Operation Kayakalp, the CM said that nearly all state-run schools now have facilities such as smart classes, toilets, clean drinking water, playgrounds, and digital libraries. Student enrollment has surged to 800–1200 students per school, a sharp rise from pre-2017 levels.

Focus on Holistic Development Summer camps will feature sports, music, drama, yoga, and dance. The CM also revealed plans for district and state-level cultural and sports competitions in November–December. He urged schools to begin preparations for International Yoga Day on June 21.

Boost to School Chalo Abhiyan Teachers and principals were instructed to actively participate in the School Chalo Abhiyan, enrolling all children aged 5–14 by visiting homes. “A teacher’s true respect lies in the success and values of their students. Every moment counts,” the CM said.

The event was attended by Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, and senior officials.