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Project Alankaar's Success Showcased at NDA Chief Ministers' Conclave

Uttar Pradesh's school transformation initiative sees 23% enrollment surge and garners interest from other states.

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Overview

  • Project Alankaar, launched in October 2021, aims to modernize 2,441 government secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh by meeting 35 infrastructure benchmarks.
  • The initiative has equipped schools with modern facilities like smart classrooms, science labs, libraries, and hygienic toilets, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
  • Enrollment in secondary schools has increased by 23% between 2022-23 and 2024-25, with library usage up by 55.2% and access to girls' toilet facilities improved by 54.4%.
  • Funding for the project comes from diverse sources, including the state government, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, CSR contributions, and local bodies, with implementation monitored by district-level committees.
  • Other NDA-ruled states have expressed interest in replicating the initiative, following its presentation by CM Yogi Adityanath at the conclave chaired by PM Narendra Modi.