BSAs upskilled in key areas including NIPUN Bharat, inclusive education, finance, and digital platforms: CM Yogi

Lucknow, June 9. As part of its ongoing pursuit to make education more holistic and future-ready, the Yogi Government is working to modernize the entire education system through administrative reforms, technology integration, and leadership development. As part of this effort, a five-day residential training programme for Basic Shiksha Adhikaris (BSAs) from 35 districts commenced on June 9, 2025, at the Institute of Financial Management Training and Research, Lucknow. BSAs from the remaining 40 districts will attend the second phase from June 23 to 27. The training aims to equip BSAs with expertise in the NIPUN Bharat Mission, inclusive education, financial management, and effective use of digital portals. Its broader objective is to position education administration as a frontrunner in policy implementation, technological innovation, and human resource development. Uttar Pradesh’s Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh described the training as a “leadership school for education administration,” calling it the foundation for transformative changes in the state’s education policy. He emphasized that the Yogi Government’s efforts extend beyond mere policy declarations—by developing strong, educated, and tech-savvy leadership, it aims to ensure effective implementation at the grassroots level. Held at the Institute of Financial Management Training and Research in Lucknow, this programme aims to enhance BSAs’ performance, financial discipline, technical competence, and leadership abilities. It is expected to serve as a cornerstone for the successful implementation of the NIPUN Bharat Mission. The first batch includes BSAs from the following 35 districts: Amethi, Baghpat, Balrampur, Banda, Basti, Bulandshahr, Chandauli, Deoria, Firozabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Hamirpur, Hathras, Jalaun, Jhansi, Kannauj, Kanpur Dehat, Kasganj, Kaushambi, Kheri (Lakhimpur Kheri), Kushinagar, Lalitpur, Maharajganj, Mahoba, Mainpuri, Meerut, Pratapgarh, Rampur, Sambhal, Sant Kabir Nagar, Shravasti, Siddharthnagar, Sitapur, Sonbhadra, and Sultanpur. The second batch including BSAs from 40 districts: Agra, Aligarh, Ambedkar Nagar, Amroha, Auraiya, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bahraich, Ballia, Barabanki, Bareilly, Bhadohi, Bijnor, Budaun, Chitrakoot, Etah, Etawah, Farrukhabad, Fatehpur, Ghazipur, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Hapur, Hardoi, Jaunpur, Kanpur Nagar, Lucknow, Mathura, Mau, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Pilibhit, Prayagraj, Raebareli, Saharanpur, Shahjahanpur, Shamli, Unnao, and Varanasi, will be held from June 23 to 27. Key training topics * NIPUN Bharat Mission and quality education * Operation Kayakalp * ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) programme * Inclusive education and plans for children with special needs * Annual Work Plan & Budget 2025–26 * UDISE+ data collection and analysis * Financial discipline and GeM portal * Operation of departmental portals and mobile apps * Educational leadership and personality development Director general of School Education speaks Director General of School Education, Kanchan Verma, said that this training will provide BSAs with a clear understanding of the government's priorities, thereby speeding up the implementation of educational schemes. It will also enhance administrative efficiency, encourage data-based decision-making, and strengthen the approach of inclusive education. This training represents a transformative opportunity for all participating BSAs.