Prayagraj to add 100 more digital smart classes in govt schools

Prayagraj government schools will add 100 smart classrooms, enhancing digital learning for nearly 25% of primary schools, costing ₹71,000 each.

Published on: Jan 13, 2026, 05:28:08 IST

By Kenneth John, PRAYAGRAJ

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Digital learning in government schools of Prayagraj is set for a major upgrade this year, with 100 additional primary, upper primary, and composite schools slated to get smart classrooms. The move will make nearly one-fourth of the district’s government-run primary schools “smart,” officials said.

Each smart classroom will be installed at an estimated cost of ₹71,000 and will feature interactive digital tools to make learning more engaging for students. The initiative will cover schools across 11 development blocks, with installations handled by Social Empowerment and Development Society (SEEDS), a private firm roped in by the state government.

District coordinator of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Vikas Pandey said smart classes are already operational in 526 government schools, along with 66 schools under the Smart City project. “The addition of 100 more schools will take the total number of government-run schools with smart classes to 692. Each classroom will be equipped with K-YAN all-in-one smart devices and a 1 KVA UPS for power backup,” he added.

Schools with at least 100 enrolled students have been selected for the upgrade. The K-YAN device, also known as the “Knowledge Vehicle,” combines a computer, projector, speakers, and an interactive smart board into a single portable unit. It transforms any wall into an interactive learning surface, enabling multimedia lessons, animations, and even video conferencing. Designed as a plug-and-play solution, it delivers curriculum-aligned content to boost student engagement and understanding.

According to Basic Shiksha Adhikari Anil Kumar, the new installations will be distributed across 11 development blocks including Koraon (10 schools), Pratappur and Saidabad (8 each), Kaudihar, Shringverpur, Baharia, Dhanupur, Chaka, and Manda (7 each), Uruwa (6), and Phulpur (5) among others.

Currently, 3,48,804 students study in 2,832 government schools in Prayagraj, taught by nearly 11,328 teachers. The present teacher-student ratio is 1:31

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Kenneth John
Kenneth John is a seasoned journalist with over three decades of reporting experience with different national dailies. As a correspondent with Hindustan Times, he is known for his impactful grassroots journalism, focusing on stories that amplify the voices of marginalised communities and bring issues of public concern into the spotlight. Over the years, he has reported extensively on education, women and child welfare, health, crime, infrastructure, environment, human rights, rural development, poverty, and public policy. His work has consistently highlighted the challenges faced by vulnerable sections of society, particularly in rural and underserved regions. Recognised for his investigative and human-interest reporting, his notable stories include exposing severe child malnutrition in eastern Uttar Pradesh, where he documented instances of children eating mud to cope with extreme hunger. These reports drew attention to serious gaps in welfare delivery and prompted discussions on policy intervention and accountability. A keen observer of social and cultural transformations, he has covered three Mahakumbhs and two Kumbh Melas at Prayagraj’s Sangam, reporting on their religious, social, cultural, and administrative dimensions. Among his most widely discussed exclusives was the story on Uttar Pradesh’s first all-women gang, “D39,” in Kaushambi, revealing how poverty, child marriage, and domestic abuse pushed several women toward crime. His journalism continues to combine investigative rigour with deep human sensitivity.Read More

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