UP CM Yogi Adityanath Launches Drive to Boost Digital Education for Girls

The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department has launched a new pilot to boost digital education for girl students, partnering with the Madad Foundation. At a programme in Bhagidari Bhawan, Gomti Nagar, officials handed over 40 tablets to principals of Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Girls' Schools in Gorakhpur and Maharajganj, following the signing of a formal MoU.

The initiative supports the Uttar Pradesh government's focus on inclusive growth and digital literacy under CM Yogi Adityanath. During a coordination meeting and tablet distribution event on Tuesday, the Social Welfare Department and the Madad Foundation outlined plans to use technology for educational empowerment and to strengthen learning opportunities for girl students in government-run institutions.

Uttar Pradesh digital education initiative for girls focuses on tablets and pilot project

The current phase operates as a pilot project, with each of the two participating schools receiving 20 tablets. Principals collected the devices on behalf of their schools and will integrate them into classroom teaching and digital learning activities. Officials said that, based on the results from Gorakhpur and Maharajganj, more girls' schools may be added later.

Leadership and partnerships drive digital education initiative for girls

Minister of State for Social Welfare Asim Arun, who attended the event with Madad Foundation Founder Rajesh Mani, said digital learning tools are now a basic need. Arun noted that technology access improves teaching quality for girls and builds confidence and self reliance, while supporting the goals of "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" and "Digital India".

Arun also linked the programme with the Yogi Adityanath government's wider approach to women's empowerment. The event brought together key officials, including Social Welfare Department Director Sanjeev Singh, Deputy Director Anand Kumar Singh, J. Ram, other departmental staff and the Madad Foundation team. They witnessed the MoU signing between the department and the foundation, formalising their collaboration.

Speakers highlighted that the state government is already using technology in education through smart classrooms, e-content and digital devices. Skill-based and career-oriented training programmes are also being promoted. The shared objective is to ensure that girl students gain academic knowledge along with strong technical abilities, so they are better prepared for future opportunities.

Madad Foundation Founder Rajesh Mani described working with the Social Welfare Department as a step that supports social development and strengthens the education ecosystem. Officials stressed that the pilot in Gorakhpur and Maharajganj will guide further expansion, with the long-term aim of giving more girls in Uttar Pradesh the digital skills and confidence needed in a technology-driven society.