Yogi govt strengthens education through leadership development

Lucknow – The Government of Uttar Pradesh has taken a significant initiative to strengthen the primary education system at the grassroots level. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a three-day residential training programme for Block Education Officers (BEOs) commenced on June 11 at Deendayal Upadhyay State Institute of Rural Development, Lucknow.

The programme, sponsored by the State Project Office of Samagra Shiksha, Uttar Pradesh, focuses on the integrated development of leadership qualities, innovation, and administrative efficiency.

By placing leadership at the center of the education system, this strategy is guiding Uttar Pradesh towards becoming a model state for education governance. The training will not only enhance coordination within the department, but will also help schools create a better academic environment and accelerate progress towards the goals of NIPUN Bharat.

500 officers to be trained in five phases

The training programme is divided into five phases, with 100 BEOs participating in each phase. The remaining officers are also scheduled to be trained soon. The training focuses on academic leadership, financial management, use of departmental portals, NIPUN Bharat Mission, ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education), Operation Kayakalp, and management of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas.

The first phase has already begun, and dates for the remaining batches have also been finalized. The second phase will be held from June 16 to 18, the third from June 19 to 21, the fourth from June 23 to 25, and the fifth from June 26 to 28.

Training aims to transform thinking, not just provide information

The training is not limited to providing information about departmental schemes; its broader goal is to prepare BEOs as strategic leaders. Creative elements such as case studies, group discussions, technical demonstrations, and sharing of field experiences have been included in the sessions.

Key focus areas of the training agenda

• NIPUN Bharat Mission and quality education
• Operation Kayakalp
• Management and administration of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas
• Activities and programmes under inclusive education
• ECCE programme
• Implementation of approved activities under the Annual Work Plan and Budget 2025–26
• U-DISE+ data
• Financial and departmental procedures, and procurement through the GeM portal
• Orientation and hands-on training on departmental portals and apps
• Educational leadership and personality development

“Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s visionary leadership rests on the belief that quality education cannot be achieved merely through textbooks or physical infrastructure, but through a strong culture of leadership and accountability. This training programme is laying the foundation for systemic transformation. Uttar Pradesh, which until now focused primarily on teacher training, is now prioritizing the development of leadership in educational administration — a strong foundation for the next phase of our new education policy.”
— Sandeep Singh, Minister of Basic Education, Uttar Pradesh