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UP Primary Schools Get Digital Upgrade: ₹300 Cr for Smart Classes
16 Sep
Summary
- 14,429 UP primary schools will become smart schools.
- A budget of ₹300 crore has been approved for digital facilities.
- Shreetron India Limited is the executing agency for this project.
Uttar Pradesh is set to significantly enhance digital learning with a ₹300 crore initiative approved by the Yogi government. This plan will establish 'Smart Schools' in 14,429 government primary schools across the state.
Shreetron India Limited has been appointed as the executing agency for this ambitious project. The development of smart classes will occur in phases, with a proposed cost of ₹2,07,910 per school, inclusive of sanitation and GST.
This initiative builds upon the state's ongoing commitment to digital education, which currently sees over 32,000 schools with smart class facilities, more than 15,000 with ICT labs, and 1,129 with digital libraries.
Children in government schools will benefit from enhanced quality and modern educational opportunities through digital resources. The project aims to make learning more effective and interesting, ensuring students can keep pace with technological advancements.
