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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Prayagraj to identify 10 underdeveloped villages monthly for targeted development
To boost rural development, the Prayagraj district administration, under chief development officer (CDO) Harshika Singh, is launching a new initiative. Each month, the administration will identify the 10 most underdeveloped villages in the district and carry out targeted development projects to address persistent challenges, said officials. A village of Prayagraj district (For Representation only) With 1,540 gram panchayats in the district, many villages have been consistently flagged for lack of basic infrastructure and services. Responding to complaints received during public hearings, CDO SIngh has directed district development officer (DDO) GP Kushwaha and district panchayati raj officer (DPRO) Ravi Shankar Dwivedi to prepare a comprehensive report identifying the most neglected villages. Based on this report, at least ten villages will be chosen each month for targeted development efforts, officials added. Village development officers will be assigned to these areas to ensure swift progress on key issues. The initiative aims to enhance living conditions but significantly reduce the volume of complaints from rural communities, said the CDO. The development work will focus on several key areas, including road construction within the village, the condition and connectivity of approach roads, availability of street lighting, and adequacy of irrigation resources. The officials will also assess whether schools have been upgraded under Operation Kayakalp, the current status of panchayat buildings, and the feasibility of setting up libraries for children. Other focus areas include the proximity of public service centers and the availability of clean drinking water. The administration has given the DDO a three-day deadline to submit the initial report, after which the development activities will begin. Officials said that the initiative is aimed as a proactive step toward inclusive development, with the potential to significantly improve the quality of life in the district's most neglected rural pockets.
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.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Big leap forward: UP makes strides in edu at schools
Lucknow: Improving its score by 27 points, UP climbed up the ladder of performance in school education. The latest Performance Grading Index (PGI) report released by the department of school education & literacy, Union ministry of education, shows UP scoring 528.1 out of 1,000, achieving Akanshi-1 grade (third lowest) as defined in the report for the 2023-24 session. The state improved its score from 501.9 points in the 2021-22 session and 499.8 in the 2022-23 session, achieving the second lowest of Akanshi-2 grade. None of the 28 states and eight Union territories were able to finish in the top four levels — Daksh, Utkarsh, Ati-Uttam, Uttam — with Chandigarh scoring the highest of 703 and making it to the Pracheshta-1 grade level. Additional chief secretary, basic and secondary education, Deepak Kumar told TOI that the report clearly validates the CM's vision to make UP a frontrunner in quality education and an education hub. "From Operation Kayakalp and NIPUN assessments to continuous training of teachers and slew of innovative measures, these innitiatives have helped us score better," Kumar said. Overwhelmed with UP's performance, director general of school education, Kanchan Verma said, "Our learning outcomes and equity domain remains the same as it is measured via the National Achievement Survey (NAS). NAS for the year 2021 is yet to be released. Therefore, improvements are shown only on infrastructure, teacher training." While no state could make it to Pracheshta-2, 10 states/UTs, including Punjab, Delhi, Gujarat, Odisha, Kerala, Haryana, Goa, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Daman & Diu & Dadra & Nagar Haveli, achieved scores between 581 and 640, thereby achieving the Pracheshta-3 grade level.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Man, two sons hammered to death in U.P.'s Jaunpur, probe under way
Under Operation Kayakalp, Uttar Pradesh revamped 1.3 lakh government schools, raising standards from 36% to 96%. Initiatives include smart classrooms, skill training, digital learning apps, and improved infrastructure, transforming school education across the state.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Hair transplant deaths: Accused dentist in Kanpur surrenders before court
Under Operation Kayakalp, Uttar Pradesh revamped 1.3 lakh government schools, raising standards from 36% to 96%. Initiatives include smart classrooms, skill training, digital learning apps, and improved infrastructure, transforming school education across the state.
