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Business Standard
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
UP govt establishing 2,700 smart classrooms in state for Rs 324.56 crore
Under several flagship schemes, the department is developing more than 2,700 smart classrooms at a cost of approximately Rs 324.56 crore, it said Press Trust of India Lucknow The Urban Development Department on Friday said it has taken a significant step to modernise and digitise education in urban areas of Uttar Pradesh, particularly in government schools. Under several flagship schemes, the department is developing more than 2,700 smart classrooms at a cost of approximately Rs 324.56 crore, it said. "Out of these (2,700 classrooms), around 1,780 classrooms have already been completed and are now operational," the department said in a statement. This initiative is proving especially beneficial for students from economically weaker sections in urban areas, it said. "These students are gaining access to modern, technology-enabled education and are becoming digitally empowered, resulting in the increase of enrollment rate across the state," it added. To boost educational facilities in urban government schools, the department said it is constructing 2,700 smart classrooms through various schemes. The majority of these -- ?1,183 classrooms -- ?have been developed under the Smart City Mission at a sanctioned cost of Rs 160.83 crore, of which 1,088 classrooms are fully functional. Additionally, under the 'Kayakalp' initiative, around 190 smart classrooms have been established with an investment of Rs 57.66 crore, it said. Under the Aspirational Cities initiative, 913 smart classrooms have been sanctioned at a cost of Rs 29.43 crore. Currently, 408 of these are operational while 505 are under construction, it said. Furthermore, 398 new classrooms have also been approved. Under the CM Abhyudaya Composite School Scheme, 25 special classrooms are being built, and the Vaishvik Nagaroday Yojana has sanctioned 13 smart classrooms. Another 4.25 crore has been allocated under Kayakalp projects for classroom development, according to the statement. Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department Amrit Abhijat said, "We are taking urban education to a new dimension. These smart classrooms are not just connecting students with technology but are also preparing them for the future." "This effort has led to a noticeable improvement in student attendance and enrollment in government schools in urban areas," Abhijat said.
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
UP govt establishing 2,700 smart classrooms in state for ₹324.56 crore
Lucknow, The Urban Development Department on Friday said it has taken a significant step to modernise and digitise education in urban areas of Uttar Pradesh, particularly in government schools. Under several flagship schemes, the department is developing more than 2,700 smart classrooms at a cost of approximately ₹324.56 crore, it said. "Out of these , around 1,780 classrooms have already been completed and are now operational," the department said in a statement. This initiative is proving especially beneficial for students from economically weaker sections in urban areas, it said. "These students are gaining access to modern, technology-enabled education and are becoming digitally empowered, resulting in the increase of enrollment rate across the state," it added. To boost educational facilities in urban government schools, the department said it is constructing 2,700 smart classrooms through various schemes. The majority of these 1,183 classrooms have been developed under the Smart City Mission at a sanctioned cost of ₹160.83 crore, of which 1,088 classrooms are fully functional. Additionally, under the 'Kayakalp' initiative, around 190 smart classrooms have been established with an investment of ₹57.66 crore, it said. Under the Aspirational Cities initiative, 913 smart classrooms have been sanctioned at a cost of ₹29.43 crore. Currently, 408 of these are operational while 505 are under construction, it said. Furthermore, 398 new classrooms have also been approved. Under the CM Abhyudaya Composite School Scheme, 25 special classrooms are being built, and the Vaishvik Nagaroday Yojana has sanctioned 13 smart classrooms. Another 4.25 crore has been allocated under Kayakalp projects for classroom development, according to the statement. Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department Amrit Abhijat said, "We are taking urban education to a new dimension. These smart classrooms are not just connecting students with technology but are also preparing them for the future." "This effort has led to a noticeable improvement in student attendance and enrollment in government schools in urban areas," Abhijat said.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Cabinet nod to new parking policy for paid facilities in 17 key UP cities
Lucknow: Parking problems in congested market areas and prime localities in key cities of Uttar Pradesh will soon be addressed to a large extent as the cabinet on Tuesday gave a go ahead to the urban development department to implement the new parking standardisation rules across 17 cities administered by municipal corporations in the the policy, more land will be utilised through private participation for paid parking services in key urban centres including Lucknow, Prayagraj, Meerut, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, Ghaziabad, Mathura, Jhansi, Gorakhpur, and Bareilly, among like drinking water and toilets, CCTV cameras, electric vehicle charging points, boom barriers, automated ticket dispensers will also be provided at these parking clarified that no night parking charges, or monthly fee would be imposed on people in residential colonies, as was proposed in the draft document in Sept last the objections and suggestions from the public were evaluated, a presentation was made before the Chief Minister and cabinet ministers."The state authorities were of the view that the new policy should not impact the people but aim at resolving congestion and parking space crunch in busy markets and areas around govt buildings," a senior officer said, explaining the reason for withdrawing the original department is estimating a three-fold jump in annual revenues generated through parking fees by 17 corporations. Currently estimated to be in the range of Rs 22 crore to Rs 25 crore, it is expected that the revenue would go up to Rs 70 crore to Rs 80 crore with the help of the new would be given more authority to regulate haphazard parking, initiate action against vehicle owners who leave their cars and motorcycles on the streets irresponsibly, discourage private vehicle owners from blocking the right of way by parking their vehicles and abandoning private and commercial vehicles on the roads for multiple corporations have been asked to reserve the minimum parking fees. Cities having populations of less than 10 lakh would charge a minimum fee of Rs 10 for two-wheelers and Rs 20 for four-wheelers for two hours. Cities having a population higher than 10 lakh will impose minimum fee of Rs 15 and Rs 30 for two-wheelers and four-wheelers, have been prescribed for every additional hour, 24 hours and for a secretary, urban development, Amrit Abhijat said that every corporation would have to constitute a dedicated parking management committee which would identify, evaluate and approve the designated parking areas."Basic public amenities such as drinking water and toilets will be offered in such complexes. CCTV cameras, electric vehicle charging points, boom barriers, automated ticket dispensers, digital payment facility, reserved space for individuals with disabilities will also be provided," Abhijat parking charges will be applicable in areas where parking on the roadside will be allowed due to space crunch and unavailability of private space.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Maiden Prayagraj municipal bond oversubscribed 4.4 times
The maiden municipal bond issued by Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has been oversubscribed 4.4 times as it received bids worth ₹221 crore against the offer size of ₹50 crore, a senior official in the state government said and credited the success to the organisation of the Mahakumbh in the state earlier this year. The bond was issued on the Bombay Stock Exchange's Electronic Bidding Platform and achieved a cut-off coupon rate of 8.07%—the lowest ever for a municipal bond in Uttar Pradesh. The funds raised will be directed towards the construction of a ₹76.54 crore super-specialty hospital in Naini under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with the bond covering ₹50 crore of the project cost, Principal secretary of the urban development department Amrit Abhijat said: 'The overwhelming investors' faith in the Prayagraj municipal bond is due to the effectiveness of our urban reforms and financial discipline. Mahakumbh-2025 demonstrated our ability to deliver world-class infrastructure and services, and this success is now translating into capital market trust.' The hospital, to come up in Naini, is expected to cater to over 1.5 million residents of Prayagraj and nearby regions and generate employment for 600–700 families. 'This facility draws on the globally acclaimed health infrastructure model of Mahakumbh 2025 and will further strengthen the city's capacity to manage large-scale events and health emergencies,' Abhijat added. So far in this fiscal year, urban local bodies in the state have collectively generated ₹5,550 crore in revenue, a sign of improving fiscal autonomy. The hospital project will generate ₹11–12 crore annually in revenue for the Municipal Corporation, ensuring a sustainable financial model while serving essential healthcare needs.
