Lucknow, March 4 -- In a bid to accelerate development in the 100 underdeveloped cities of the state, the Yogi government has launched the Aspirational Cities Scheme. As part of this endeavour, the initial focus will be on comprehensively transforming schools and Anganwadi centres in these cities, the chief minister's office said in a press release.

As per the directives from the Chief Minister, a total of 913 schools in the 100 aspirational urban areas of the state will undergo upgrades, with an additional 25 new schools to be established. Furthermore, new buildings will be constructed for 348 Anganwadi centres currently operating in rented or alternative government facilities within these aspirational urban areas. The state government ...