ATAL UTKRISHT Vidyalaya is a flagship initiative launched by the Government of Uttarakhand to elevate the standard of government secondary schools by transforming them into model centers of academic excellence and holistic development. This scheme aims to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure, innovative teaching-learning methods, and a supportive environment that fosters the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of every student.
The program focuses on improving educational quality through enhanced physical facilities, digital classrooms, well-trained teachers, and a balanced curriculum that integrates academics with co-curricular and life skills education. It is aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020, striving to nurture responsible, skilled, and socially conscious citizens.
Over a planned implementation period of five years from 2022-23 to 2026-27, Atal Utkrisht Vidyalaya is expected to benefit thousands of students across Uttarakhand, setting a replicable example for other schools in the region. This initiative also emphasizes community involvement and continuous monitoring to ensure sustained improvements in school education quality.
Atal Utkrisht Schools (Atal Utkrisht Government Inter Colleges) are launched by the Government of Uttarakhand in 2018, named in honour of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The scheme was introduced to upgrade selected government schools into model institutions that can deliver quality education on par with private schools, particularly in rural and remote areas of the state. The main aim of Atal Utkrisht Schools is to enhance the standard of education by improving infrastructure, introducing modern teaching methods, and fostering holistic development of students. These schools serve as exemplary educational centres with a strong focus on academic excellence, digital learning, innovation, and life skills.
Key initiatives under the scheme include:
- Introduction of smart classrooms and computer-aided learning labs
- Establishment of science labs, libraries, astronomy rooms, and reading corners
- Provision of well-trained teachers, e-content, and regular capacity-building programs
- Promotion of extracurricular and co-curricular activities such as sports, NCC, and Scouts & Guides
- Emphasis on STEM education through Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL)
- Creating an inclusive, safe, and learner-friendly environment with CCTV surveillance, separate toilets, clean water, and mid-day meals.
The Atal Utkrisht Schools are aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aim to bridge the learning gap, especially for students in rural areas, by ensuring equal opportunities, modern facilities, and a nurturing environment that fosters leadership, innovation, and values.