Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves Smart Schools for 14,429 Primary Schools
Uttar Pradesh plans to make 14,429 government primary schools into smart schools.
The state Cabinet approved the plan at a meeting led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Each school will receive Rs 2.07 lakh.
The government has set aside Rs 300 crore for the project.
The schools will get internet connections.
They will also receive Information and Communication Technology labs.
These tools will allow teachers to use internet-based resources in lessons.
The government says the project will modernize education for children in government schools.
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved converting 14,429 Basic Education Council primary schools into smart schools.
The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Each participating school will receive Rs 2.07 lakh under the initiative.
The schools will receive internet connectivity and Information and Communication Technology labs.
Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said Rs 300 crore had been allocated for the project.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the plan, with the meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath; Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna announced the funding details.
- What
- The Cabinet approved developing 14,429 primary schools under the Basic Education Council as smart schools.
- When
- The decision was reported on Tuesday, September 15.
- Where
- The decision was taken in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The initiative is intended to advance and modernize education, particularly for children in government primary schools.
- Schools covered
- 14,429 primary schools under the Basic Education Council
- Funding per school
- Rs 2.07 lakh
- Total budget
- Rs 300 crore
- Planned facilities
- Internet connectivity and Information and Communication Technology labs
- Approving body
- Uttar Pradesh Cabinet
- Meeting chair
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
