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Business Standard
19-06-2025
- Business Standard
Uttar Pradesh govt to invest around ₹325 cr in digital education push
The Uttar Pradesh government is set to invest nearly ₹325 crore in creating a network of smart classrooms across the state to align school education with the growing digital ecosystem. 'We are taking urban education to a new dimension. These smart classrooms are not only connecting students with technology but also preparing them for the future,' said Amrit Abhijat, the department's principal secretary. The classrooms are equipped with interactive digital boards, multimedia content, and high-speed internet to deliver a more immersive and engaging learning experience. The broader aim is to modernise education infrastructure in urban areas, particularly in government schools, while expanding access for students from economically weaker sections. Officials say the initiative has led to a rise in attendance and enrollment in urban government schools. A large share of the completed classrooms have been developed under the Smart City Mission at a sanctioned cost of ₹160 crore. Additional classrooms have been built under other government schemes. Around 190 have been set up through the Kayakalp initiative with an investment of ₹58 crore. The Aspirational Cities Programme has sanctioned 913 classrooms at a cost of ₹30 crore. The CM Abhyudaya Composite School Scheme is supporting the construction of 25 specialised classrooms, while 13 classrooms have been approved under the Vaishvik Nagaroday Yojana. Launched in 2022, the smart classroom campaign has made rapid progress, with over 65 per cent of the approved infrastructure now operational. According to state estimates, the enrollment rate in urban government schools has climbed to nearly 60 per cent — roughly 15 per cent higher than the national average. State officials also report that the use of technology in classrooms has significantly improved student learning outcomes and helped reduce dropout rates.
United News of India
23-04-2025
- Business
- United News of India
UP govt to transform urban areas with Rs 25K cr investment
Lucknow, Apr 23 (UNI) Urban areas across Uttar Pradesh are set for a major overhaul, with the state government preparing a blueprint to implement schemes worth over Rs 25,000 crore aimed at their rejuvenation, official sources said here on Wednesday. Sources said that the initiative seeks to significantly upgrade infrastructure and services in cities throughout the state. "The Urban Development Department has allocated this substantial sum within the annual budget, drawing funds from both state and central government schemes," they said. Sources said that as per the plan, over Rs 7,000 crore will be spent specifically on state-level projects, while schemes funded by the central government will receive more than Rs 11,000 crore. "An additional budget exceeding Rs 6,000 crore has been earmarked for projects operating under the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA)," they said. Sources said that this significant investment by the Yogi government will not only accelerate the pace of urban development, but also directly contribute to improving the 'ease of living' for residents through the successful implementation of these diverse initiatives. Sources said that under major state-level schemes, Rs 100 crore will be spent on rainwater drainage, Rs 800 crore on CM Grids, Rs 800 crore on CM NSY (Nagar Srijan Yojana), Rs 600 crore on sewerage and drainage, Rs 600 crore on CM VNY (Vishv Nagarodaya Yojana) and Rs 450 crore on the Kanha Gaushala and Nirashrit Pashu Ashray Yojana. Sources said, "Similarly, Rs 400 crore will be spent on the State Smart City Mission and Rs 500 crore on the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Nagar Vikas Yojana. Rs 275 crore will be spent on drinking water schemes, Rs 200 crore on Adarsh Nagar Panchayats and Rs 145 crore on Smart Nagar Palika. Rs 100 crore each will go to the Vandan Yojana and the Aspirational Cities Programme. Rs 80 crore will be used for the Urban Lake and Pond Scheme, Rs 70 crore for city gardens, Rs 60 crore for the development of cremation grounds, and Rs 50 crore for road development in Ayodhya, Mathura, and Varanasi. These schemes aim to provide relief and improved facilities to the general public." Sources said that under central government schemes, Rs 2,421 crore will be spent on Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0, which includes construction of toilets, solid waste management, used water treatment, capacity building and spreading awareness among the people. "Rs 4,100 crore will be spent on the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, which will focus on sewerage, drinking water, green spaces (parks) and revival of water bodies," they said. Sources said that under the 15th Finance Commission, this fund will also be used for improving air quality (AQI), solid waste management (SWM), cleanliness, water conservation, water supply and management reforms. "These cleanliness-related efforts by the government will not only help in building a cleaner UP but will also raise public awareness about sanitation," they said. Sources said that a total budget of Rs 6,659 crore has been allocated for the State Urban Development Authority (SUDA), out of which Rs 6,066 crore will be spent on the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. 'Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive Rs 2.5 lakh to help build permanent houses. Besides, Rs 150 crore will be spent under the DAY-NULM scheme for forming self-help groups, setting up shelter homes and providing training," they said. UNI AB SJC
