In a significant step toward bridging the digital divide, the Uttar Pradesh education authorities have equipped rural schools in the Baghpat district with state-of-the-art computer laboratories under the Vidyanjali Initiative. Departing from traditional teaching methods, the initiative integrates technology into classrooms, fostering digital literacy among students who previously lacked access to such resources. Teachers underwent comprehensive training on utilizing digital tools effectively, creating a vibrant learning environment. Community involvement, particularly from parents volunteering in school activities, has supported the smooth rollout. This digital transformation aligns with the objectives set forth by the National Education Policy 2020 to modernize education infrastructure and pedagogy.

• Who: Uttar Pradesh education department, teachers, local volunteers

• What: Launch of computer labs and teacher training for digital literacy

• When: November 2025

• Where: Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh

• Why: To modernize rural education in line with NEP 2020 and equip students with 21st-century skills