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UP Government Releases ₹101.49 Crore to Upgrade Kasturba Schools
The Uttar Pradesh government has given ₹101.49 crore to improve girls’ residential schools.
These schools are called Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas.
The money will be used for six kinds of construction work.
More dormitories will give more girls a place to live.
Old and unsafe buildings will be rebuilt.
New toilets and septic tanks will improve cleanliness.
Guard rooms and boundary walls will make the campuses safer.
Officials will work together to start and complete the projects on time.
The Uttar Pradesh government released ₹101.49 crore during financial year 2026-27 for Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas.
Six construction projects will expand dormitories and improve sanitation and security facilities.
Work includes rebuilding dilapidated buildings, constructing toilet blocks, guard rooms, septic tanks, and boundary walls.
The Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Council will implement the approved construction projects.
District Basic Education Officers have been instructed to coordinate with the agency for timely completion.
- Who
- The Government of Uttar Pradesh, the Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Council, and district education officials are involved.
- What
- ₹101.49 crore was released for six construction projects at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas.
- Where
- At Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas across Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- During financial year 2026-27.
- Why
- To expand residential capacity and improve the schools’ safety, sanitation, and educational environment.
Key facts
- Funding released
- ₹101.49 crore
- Financial year
- 2026-27
- Schools
- Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas
- Construction projects
- Six
- Implementing agency
- Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Council
- Planned facilities
- Dormitories, rebuilt buildings, toilet blocks, guard rooms, septic tanks, and boundary walls
- Coordination officials
- District Basic Education Officers
Quotes
Sandeep Singh
Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Basic Education
“Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state government is continuously working to provide girls with a safe and comfortable school environment along with quality education. The expansion of infrastructure facilities in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas is an important part of this commitment. These construction works will provide a better educational environment and essential facilities to female students.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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