Once a 'copying hub', UP is now attracting international institutions | Lucknow News - Times of India

Source: The Times of India

Lucknow: Stating that children from other states used to enroll in UP due to the easy availability of copying material prior to 2017, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that various initiatives had been introduced to improve the education system in the state since the BJP came to power.

Besides ending copying practice, initiatives like introducing coaching services, upgrading school infrastructure and connecting children with technology have been implemented, the CM said.

He was speaking at the inauguration of 925 renovated schools in UP under the PM Shri Schools scheme, carried out with Rs 404 crore, and transfer of funds of Rs 347 crore for infrastructure facilities in secondary schools under Project Alankar. "I observed students from J&K, Himachal, and other states were enrolling in UP due to availability of copying materials during exams. Upon assuming office, we implemented strict measures and undertook substantial efforts to enhance school infrastructure," Yogi said.