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Uttar Pradesh allocates Rs 604 crore to revamp council schools
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 01:36 AM
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The Yogi Adityanath government has earmarked Rs 604 crore to upgrade council schools across Uttar Pradesh, aiming to improve infrastructure and learning outcomes.
The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, announced a fresh allocation of Rs 604 crore dedicated to the renovation and modernization of council schools in the state. The funding is part of a broader effort to raise the quality of education in schools that are managed by local bodies.
Under the scheme, the money will be used to upgrade classrooms, improve sanitation facilities, provide digital learning tools, and strengthen teacher training programs. Officials said the revamp will be rolled out in phases, targeting schools that need urgent infrastructural upgrades.
State education officials expect the investment to boost enrollment, reduce dropout rates, and bring council schools on par with government-run institutions. The initiative reflects the administration's focus on inclusive education and its commitment to bridge gaps in the state's schooling system.
Implementation will be overseen by the Uttar Pradesh Board of School Education in coordination with district authorities. The government has not disclosed a detailed timeline, but the first phase is slated to begin in the upcoming financial quarter.
Under the scheme, the money will be used to upgrade classrooms, improve sanitation facilities, provide digital learning tools, and strengthen teacher training programs. Officials said the revamp will be rolled out in phases, targeting schools that need urgent infrastructural upgrades.
State education officials expect the investment to boost enrollment, reduce dropout rates, and bring council schools on par with government-run institutions. The initiative reflects the administration's focus on inclusive education and its commitment to bridge gaps in the state's schooling system.
Implementation will be overseen by the Uttar Pradesh Board of School Education in coordination with district authorities. The government has not disclosed a detailed timeline, but the first phase is slated to begin in the upcoming financial quarter.