Archive · 2 Sep 2026
UP Government Releases ₹101.49 Crore for Kasturba Schools Infrastructure
The Uttar Pradesh government has released ₹101.49 crore to improve girls’ residential schools.
These schools are called Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas.
The money will support six types of construction work.
New dormitories will give more students a place to live.
Old and damaged buildings will be rebuilt.
New toilets and septic tanks will improve cleanliness.
Guard rooms and boundary walls will help make the campuses safer.
Officials will coordinate the work so the projects can begin and finish 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 residential capacity and improve sanitation and security facilities.
Planned work includes additional dormitories, rebuilding dilapidated buildings, toilet blocks, guard rooms, septic tanks, and boundary walls.
The Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Council has been appointed as the implementing agency, and construction implementation has begun.
District Basic Education Officers have been directed to coordinate with the agency to accelerate work and support timely completion.
- Who
- The Government of Uttar Pradesh, the Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Council, district education officials, and officials including Monika Rani and Sandeep Singh are involved.
- What
- ₹101.49 crore was released for six construction projects at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas.
- When
- The funds were released during financial year 2026-27; the announcement was reported on September 2.
- Where
- At Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas across Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To expand residential capacity and improve students’ sanitation, safety, and educational environment.
- Funding released
- ₹101.49 crore
- Financial year
- 2026-27
- Institutions
- 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
- Local coordination
- District Basic Education Officers
