Enhancing the learning environment by upgrading school infrastructure plays key role in improving the overall wellbeing of pupils. Patna Smart City Limited’s project “Upgradation of Schools in ABD Area” objective is to ensure an ambience through investment in school renovation, new furniture, technology and equipment that hold educational benefits.

Under the project following six government schools in ABD area are renovated

1. Rajkiya Balak Madhya Vidyalay, Taramandal

2. Rajkiya Kanya Madhya Vidyalay, Taramandal

3. Rajkiya Prathmik Vidyalay, Kathpul, Mandiri

4. Primary School, Mandiri

5. J.D. Balika Uchch Vidyalay, Taramandal

6. Rajkiya Kanya Madhya Vidyalay, Bankipur

Key Components of the Project-

• Civil and PHE Works: Renovation of all the classrooms, corridors and toilets with acrylic exterior paint, distempering of walls, vitrified and EPDM flooring. Restoration of toilet seats and wiring.
• Security: Installation of CCTVs in adequate numbers in the school premises to ensure safety and surveillance of students and staff.
• Playground Upgradation: Refreshing play space with equipment such as carrom board, climber, horse rider, seesaw, swings etc.

•          Smart Class Room: One classroom in each of the six schools would be upgraded into smart class room with interactive touch screen panel, speakers, furniture, etc

In addition to these, green boards would be installed in place of regular blackboards to make learning sessions refreshing and more interactive. Water coolers, dustbins, first aid boxes and fire extinguisher facilities would be provided in the schools.

Bihar State Educational Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited is the implementing agency of the project. The project budget is Rs 4.6 crores.