‘Operation Kayakalp’ launched for facelift of government schools

BAREILLY: In order to give a spick-and-span look to all government schools running in rural areas as well as Anganwadi Kendras and Panchayat Bhawans, Union minister Santosh Gangwar launched ‘Operation Kayakalp’, brainchild of the local DM here at collectorate premises on Saturday. According to district administration sources, a budget of Rs 121 crore has been allocated for the facelift of government schools, Anganwadis and Panchayat Bhawans for their optimum utilization.
“We have decided to change the infrastructure of each and every government school running in rural areas. So far, as many as 246 schools have been given a new look which has made the students and teachers quite happy,” DM said.
Under the scheme, Panchayat Bhawans, which will provide range services to villagers, will also be set up.
Around 2,281 rooms in 388 schools have tiled floor while boundary walls of 305 schools have been constructed over the past 50 days.
In the first phase, 248 Panchayat Bhawans will be revamped. Around 166 Anganwadi centres have also been identified in the district for facelift.
While addressing the gathering, Union minister said, “Being people’s representatives, it is our duty to ensure these schools function well since DM has done his bit by providing a pleasant atmosphere to study in.”
Six MLAs including Dr Arun Kumar, Kesar Singh, DC Verma, Shyam Bihari Lal and Chhatrapal Gangwar and Bahoran Lal Maurya and Zila Panchayat chairman Sanjay Singh attended the function.