Teacher-student ratio to be maintained in every school: CM Yogi

CM launched projects worth Rs 3,300 crore. He praised the remarkable transformations in education. Read further on Dynamite News:

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday described basic education as the foundation of a society and nation, emphasising the ratio of teacher and student will be maintained in every school under all circumstances, there will be sufficient teachers in every school to provide quality education to the children.

At a grand event organised by the Basic Education Council at Lok Bhawan auditorium, the CM launched projects worth Rs 3,300 crore. He praised the remarkable transformations in education over the past eight years and outlined a new model for the Basic Education Council's future operations.

Operation Kayakalp

He said initiatives like Operation Kayakalp, CM Composite Schools and Nipun Assessment are helping Uttar Pradesh script history in the field of education. He also inaugurated newly constructed buildings and additional dormitories at 139 upgraded Kasturba Gandhi Girls Schools.

Besides, Yogi laid the foundation stone for 43 Chief Minister Model Composite Schools and 66 Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Composite Schools. He transferred Rs 1,200 per student to the bank accounts of their guardians via DBT for the purchase of uniforms, sweaters, school bags, shoes, socks and stationery.

Addressing the event, Yogi recalled that before 2017, the Basic Education Council's schools were plagued by dilapidated infrastructure, neglect and disorder, with low student enrollment and high dropout rates.

Highlighting the impact of Operation Kayakalp, he said that it has significantly transformed the state's educational landscape. "Nearly all schools have joined the initiative and the remaining 2–3 percent will be covered this year," he said.

Facilities In School

The CM said that facilities such as toilets, drinking water, playgrounds, smart classes and digital libraries are now available in these schools, resulting in student enrollment reaching between 800 to 1,200. "This represents a new education model that offers both quality education and holistic development for students," he said.

Reaffirming the government’s commitment to teacher availability, he said that the teacher-student ratio will be maintained under all circumstances. "Every school will have an adequate number of teachers to ensure quality education for every child," he said.

He also proposed involving BEd and MEd students in the Nipun Assessment Programme to give them field experience and familiarise them with modern educational tools like smart classes and digital libraries. "This would enhance their practical skills and further improve the quality of education," he said.