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<p>In a move that promises to bridge the digital divide for students in the city’s semi-urban belts, three government schools — located in Rajapur, Shaktipur, and Sadar — have been equipped with state-of-the-art smart classrooms this month under the District Smart Learning Initiative.</p>
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<p>The upgrade includes interactive digital boards, high-speed internet, and access to an e-learning library with content in both English and the local language.</p>
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<p>For students like 13-year-old Meena Kumari, who studies in Class 8 at Government Girls’ School, this is the first time they’ve seen a digital board. “We used to read only from blackboards and old books. Now our teacher shows us videos and pictures. It’s so much easier to understand science now,” she said excitedly.</p>
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<p>Teachers are undergoing special training to integrate audio-visual material into daily lessons, making subjects like mathematics, science, and English more engaging.</p>
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<p>Mr. Ashok Yadav, Principal of Government High School, Rajapur, said, “Our students come from farming families. Many don’t have smartphones or internet at home. With these classrooms, we hope to give them the same exposure that urban students get.”</p>
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<p>According to the District Education Officer, the project aims to transform 15 more schools across semi-urban and rural wards in the next two years, ensuring that even students in remote areas benefit from modern teaching methods.</p>
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<p>However, the challenge remains to maintain the equipment and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply. Local parents and community leaders have pledged support in maintaining the new infrastructure.</p>
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