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UP Ensures Free Private School Admission for 1.26 Lakh Underprivileged Children

The initiative, under the RTE Act, achieved 68% seat utilization through a transparent process, marking significant progress in equitable education access.

Over 1.26 Lakh Children Secure Free Admission in Private Schools: UP Govt

Overview

  • Over 1.26 lakh children from underprivileged backgrounds have been enrolled in private schools across Uttar Pradesh under the Right to Education (RTE) Act.
  • This represents 68% of the 1,85,675 seats allocated for disadvantaged students in private schools this year.
  • The state government received 3,34,953 applications, of which 2,52,269 were approved, and 1,85,675 students were successfully allotted schools.
  • Top-performing districts in enrollment rates include Basti (94%), Lalitpur, and Firozabad (93%), among others, showcasing regional successes.
  • Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh emphasized the initiative as a step toward social justice and equitable access to quality education under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership.