Gorakhpur (UP) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said investing in children's education is crucial for the bright future of the society and the country.
Addressing a ceremony after inaugurating a Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Balika Vidyalaya at Siswa Anantpur, Sahjanwa here, Adityanath said education serves as a foundation for the holistic development of individuals, society and the nation.
"Today marks the beginning of the first Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Balika Vidyalaya (Ashram Paddati) in Gorakhpur. For children, two 'Ashram Paddati' schools are now operational in this district," Adityanath said in a press release.
The Social Welfare Department has made rapid progress in the process of setting up girls' schools in Sarvodaya as well. To ensure excellent education for girls, the government is also upgrading Kasturba Gandhi Girls' Schools in each block up to class 12.
Adityanath said a large number of Ashram Paddati schools are being constructed across the state while the Social Welfare Department is constructing Eklavya model residential schools in tribal areas.
The government also decided to quickly establish CM Composite Schools and Abhyudaya Schools in all districts, he added.
Adityanath highlighted that Atal residential schools have been opened in all divisions under the free residential scheme for children of construction workers and needy children.
"After completing their class 12, students can prepare for medical, engineering, UPSC, army and banking PO exams at Abhyudaya coaching centres. These centers have excellent teachers and guidance from those who have cleared competitive exams. Abhyudaya Coaching is available both physically and virtually," he said.
The chief minister appealed to the school principal to involve girl students in skill development, sports and social awareness activities. If any girl has a special talent, she should be given a proper platform, he asserted.
The Jaiprakash Narayan Sarvodaya Balika Vidyalaya, run by the Social Welfare Department, was built at a cost of Rs 35.33 million. The statement said 210 girls have been admitted to the school this year.
Sixty per cent of the school's students come from scheduled castes and tribes, 25 per cent from other backward classes and 15 per cent from the general category, he said, adding that 85 per cent of the students come from areas rural.
Addressing a ceremony after inaugurating a Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Balika Vidyalaya at Siswa Anantpur, Sahjanwa here, Adityanath said education serves as a foundation for the holistic development of individuals, society and the nation.
"Today marks the beginning of the first Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Balika Vidyalaya (Ashram Paddati) in Gorakhpur. For children, two 'Ashram Paddati' schools are now operational in this district," Adityanath said in a press release.
The Social Welfare Department has made rapid progress in the process of setting up girls' schools in Sarvodaya as well. To ensure excellent education for girls, the government is also upgrading Kasturba Gandhi Girls' Schools in each block up to class 12.
Adityanath said a large number of Ashram Paddati schools are being constructed across the state while the Social Welfare Department is constructing Eklavya model residential schools in tribal areas.
The government also decided to quickly establish CM Composite Schools and Abhyudaya Schools in all districts, he added.
Adityanath highlighted that Atal residential schools have been opened in all divisions under the free residential scheme for children of construction workers and needy children.
"After completing their class 12, students can prepare for medical, engineering, UPSC, army and banking PO exams at Abhyudaya coaching centres. These centers have excellent teachers and guidance from those who have cleared competitive exams. Abhyudaya Coaching is available both physically and virtually," he said.
The chief minister appealed to the school principal to involve girl students in skill development, sports and social awareness activities. If any girl has a special talent, she should be given a proper platform, he asserted.
The Jaiprakash Narayan Sarvodaya Balika Vidyalaya, run by the Social Welfare Department, was built at a cost of Rs 35.33 million. The statement said 210 girls have been admitted to the school this year.
Sixty per cent of the school's students come from scheduled castes and tribes, 25 per cent from other backward classes and 15 per cent from the general category, he said, adding that 85 per cent of the students come from areas rural.