CS proposes PPP model for Atal schools, ETEducation

Lucknow: While reviewing the academic quality, hostel management and operations of 18 Atal Residential Schools functioning across all divisions of the state, Chief Secretary SP Goyal said a policy should be formulated to run the schools under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.He said the operating systems and working methods of Vidyagyan, Sanskriti and other reputed residential schools should be studied to develop a suitable model. He added that until a policy is finalised, teachers for these schools should be appointed on a contractual basis.Emphasising student safety and a conducive learning environment in hostels, the CS directed officials concerned to appoint one housemaster and one superintendent for each hostel, along with two matrons for the girls’ hostel.Decisions were also taken on reconstituting the divisional-level monitoring committees and allocating the budget required for maintenance, repairs and construction work in the schools.The performance of students in the 2026 High School board examination was also discussed. It was reported that of the 2,178 students who appeared, 2,112 passed, recording a pass percentage of 96.97%. Of these, 58 students scored above 90%, while 390 secured between 80% and 90%.“Atal Residential Schools are an important initiative to provide children from labourer families with quality education, better residential facilities and equal opportunities to progress,” the Chief Secretary said.