Why In News?

=> 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.