Archive · 28 Sep 2026
UP Government Approves ₹193 Lakh for Learning Corners in Schools
The Uttar Pradesh government wants young children to learn through play and activities.
It approved ₹193 lakh for 966 PM SHRI schools.
Each school will receive ₹20,000.
The schools will create four special areas called Learning Corners.
Children can read books, build with blocks, act out stories and make art.
The materials will be chosen for different age groups.
These activities are meant to help children think, communicate, move and express feelings.
Officials said the program will make early learning more enjoyable and natural.
The Uttar Pradesh government approved ₹193 lakh to develop Learning Corners in 966 PM SHRI schools during 2026–27.
Each selected school will receive ₹20,000 for Learning Corners in co-located Anganwadi Centers or Bal Vatikas.
The corners will include Reading, Block, Performance and Art activities for young children.
Materials will be age-appropriate for children aged 3–5 and 5–6 years, supporting learning and development.
Officials said the initiative follows the activity-based learning approach promoted by the National Education Policy 2020.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government, with statements from Minister of State Sandeep Singh and Director General of School Education Monika Rani.
- What
- Approval of ₹193 lakh to establish Learning Corners in 966 PM SHRI schools.
- When
- During the 2026–27 academic year; the announcement was reported on September 28.
- Where
- In co-located Anganwadi Centers and Bal Vatikas within 966 PM SHRI schools in Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To support activity-based, age-appropriate early learning and children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical and fine motor development.
- Approved funding
- ₹193 lakh
- Schools covered
- 966 PM SHRI schools
- Allocation per school
- ₹20,000
- Learning areas
- Reading, Block, Performance and Art Corners
- Age groups
- Children aged 3–5 and 5–6 years
- Implementation period
- 2026–27
- Policy alignment
- National Education Policy 2020