DBT aid of Rs 1200 for Council school students must reach parents without delay, says CM Yogi

Lucknow : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a high-level review meeting of the Basic Education Department on Monday, during which he issued several crucial directives aimed at enhancing the quality of primary education in Uttar Pradesh. The discussion focused on ensuring 100% school attendance, optimal use of available resources, and strengthening school infrastructure.

Emphasising that no child between the ages of 6 and 14 should be left out of the education system, the Chief Minister instructed School Management Committees (Principals and Village Heads), to take full responsibility for this. He called for effective implementation of the ‘School Chalo Abhiyan’ to ensure that every child is enrolled and attending school regularly.

To support students, the Chief Minister directed that the financial assistance of Rs 1,200 for uniforms, shoes, socks, stationery, and study material be transferred directly to the bank accounts of parents of students enrolled in council schools via DBT without delay. He stressed that this process must be completed with full transparency and timeliness to avoid any disruption in the availability of school materials.

Addressing the issue of inadequate infrastructure in some schools, he instructed officials to ensure immediate provisioning of necessary resources so that students can study in a clean, safe, and conducive environment.

The Chief Minister underscored the need to implement the school pairing system with a long-term, inclusive vision, highlighting its benefits for students, teachers, and parents through better resource utilization and improved education quality. He also directed that schools with more than 50 students should function as independent institutions to strengthen administrative efficiency, accountability, and academic oversight.

In cases where school buildings fall vacant due to the pairing system, the Chief Minister directed that Bal Vatikas (pre-primary schools) be started in those premises. He also instructed that Anganwadi centers be shifted to such buildings to enhance early childhood education and ensure optimal use of infrastructure. The CM emphasized that this transition must be completed within a fixed timeframe, leaving no room for delay or negligence.

Stressing the need to maintain an ideal teacher-student ratio, the Chief Minister called for urgent recruitment to fill vacant teaching posts. He directed the department to send requisitions for all vacancies immediately and complete the appointment process in a time-bound manner.