The schools will be equipped with science and computer labs enabling better learning for students
In a unique initiative by Namami Gange and the rural water resources department, schools in rural areas will be upgraded using the CSR funds of the companies working with them. The Jal Jeevan Mission will now gift “smart classrooms” to students in rural areas, apart from providing clean drinking water.
It has been decided that these upgraded schools will be called CM Abhyudhya Composite Schools.
A government spokesman said, “In the first phase, nine schools functioning from classes 1 to 8 have been shortlisted. The schools will be equipped with science and computer labs enabling better learning for students. There will also be separate grounds for sports and cultural activities and a new boundary wall to ensure the safety of students and staff.”
Besides the smart classes, a dining shed for PM Poshan (formerly midday meal), and multiple hand-washing units will come up.
Principal secretary Namami Gange Anurag Srivastava said, “In the first phase, one each CM Abhyudhya Composite School has been selected in Vindhyachal and Bundelkhand region. These include Chitrakoot, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Banda, Jhansi, Jalaun and Lalitpur.”
A meeting has also been held with the company representatives and principal secretary.
Jal Shakti minister Swatantra Dev Singh said, “We are committed to making the water line of the Jal Jeevan Mission as ‘lifeline’ of the rural areas. Apart from clean drinking water, the focus is also upon health, employment, education and social life of rural people.”
As per the action plan, existing classrooms will be strengthened, school buildings will be made earthquake resistant, security and fire equipment to be made available, tap water and separate toilets, he said.
The integrated buildings will have a library, computer lab, mathematics and science labs, smart class, and staff rooms. There will be a language lab to learn English, Hindi, Sanskrit, and regional languages. Furniture in each class will be in accordance with the age/ height of students.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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