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Smart learning transforms UP border schools

Lucknow, Sep 16 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Government has launched a historic transformation of education in state’s seven border districts.
Under Vibrant Villages Program-2 and Operation Kayakalp, 229 schools across 198 villages have already been modernized. Moving beyond floor mats, children are now studying through smart classes and tablets, gaining access to resources that place them on par with students in major cities. The initiative is not only reshaping classrooms, but also giving a new direction to the future of young minds in border areas.
In the border districts of Bahraich, Balrampur, Kheri, Maharajganj, Pilibhit, Shravasti, and Siddharthnagar, education once lagged behind. Until 2017, learning was confined to books and blackboards. Today, the picture has changed, smart classes and tablets have made teaching simpler and learning more engaging. Experts note that videos and interactive content help children grasp concepts faster and keep them attentive.
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