Uttar Pradesh

• 31 Oct 2023

Government Schools of Purvanchal Top on Standards like Education and Discipline.

Why In News?

On October 30, 2023, government schools in Purvanchal topped the rankings of the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department for the month of August-September. In the latest report of 823 development blocks of the state, the blocks of Purvanchal have got a place in the top 10.

Key Points:

• Two blocks of Ballia district, Bairia and Maniyar, are ranked first and second, respectively, while Belhari is ninth. Sakaldiha of Chandauli district is third, Kerakat of Jaunpur district is fourth, Bhagalpur of Deoria district is fifth, Salempur is seventh, Bhaluani is tenth, and Abholi and Aurai of Bhadohi district are sixth and eighth, respectively. Kaurihar First of Prayagraj district has been ranked 14th in the entire state.
• Khatauli block in Muzaffarnagar district of western Uttar Pradesh is ranked 16th; Khair block of Aligarh district is ranked 49th; Saroorpur in Meerut district is ranked 56th; Kaira in Bareilly district is ranked 77th; Kheragarh in Agra district is ranked 97th; Dilari in Moradabad district is ranked 218th; and Swar block of Rampur district is ranked 250th in the ranking.
• Lucknow's Gosaiganj block has a 319th rank, which is the best among the blocks of the capital.
• The block-wise released rankings have been prepared based on several parameters. The rankings have been done on the basis of ongoing Mission Kayakalp, absence of teachers, attendance of students, meetings, etc. for the renovation of schools.