Uttar Pradesh State PCS

• 25 Apr 2022

Operation Kayakalp

Why In News?

On April 25, 2022, a spokesperson of the Uttar Pradesh government said that technology based education is being used along with traditional teaching methods under 'Operation Kayakalp' to improve the quality of state-run school education.

Key Points

• Under 'Operation Kayakalp', primary and secondary schools will be converted into 'smart schools' with the objective of continuously improving the education facilities in the state.
• Under this, about 30,000 secondary schools will be equipped with smart classrooms, playgrounds, proper toilets, libraries, computer laboratories, art rooms and other modern facilities.
• In this context, an action plan has been prepared by the government to fulfill the resolution of quality education and to make government schools at par with private schools in terms of facilities and infrastructure.
• It is noteworthy that 'Operation Kayakalp' was started by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in the year 2019.

Kayakalp Scheme

Why In News?

Recently, as per the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has appointed nodal officers for all the divisions under the 'Kayakalp Yojana', which aims to improve the passenger amenities at the roadways bus station.

Key Points

• Under this scheme, provision of clean drinking water and water coolers will be the top priority at every bus stand to give relief to the passengers from the heat. Apart from the arrangement of cleanliness at the bus stations, there will also be regular cleaning of toilets for men and women.
• Along with this, bus stations will be repainted and new signs will also be installed informing the passengers about the timetable and fare table.
• In addition, repair of yards, buildings and rooms at bus stations will be done. Along with the arrangement of seats in the passenger shed, proper arrangement of lights, fans/coolers will be made to give relief from the heat.