Uttar Pradesh Expands ‘Learning by Doing’ Programme Across 586 PM SHRI Schools

The initiative, called "Learning by Doing", is designed to move classroom education beyond conventional textbook-based teaching by giving students opportunities to learn through experiments, activities and direct participation.

The schools covered under the programme are upper-primary and composite PM SHRI schools selected for the 2024-25 academic year. The state government has announced a series of measures to provide these institutions with the resources required to implement activity-based teaching.

According to the state government, ₹2.34 crore has been allocated for the purchase of consumables and raw materials. Each participating school will have a spending limit of ₹40,000 for these materials.

The resources are intended to support classroom activities that allow students to explore concepts through observation, experimentation and practical exercises rather than relying solely on theoretical instruction.

Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Basic Education Sandeep Singh said the programme is intended to make classrooms more interactive and encourage students to learn through curiosity and experience.

The approach is expected to give students greater opportunities to participate directly in the learning process while helping them connect concepts taught in textbooks with practical situations.

Under the programme, schools will use the available materials for activities and experiments designed around different subjects. The government expects this approach to make lessons more engaging while helping students develop a better understanding of concepts through direct experience.

The Education Department will also oversee the use of the materials and monitor documentation of activities carried out under the initiative. Lessons and observations from earlier activities will be considered when planning future classroom exercises.

The programme forms part of the state's broader effort to promote experiential learning and encourage a more participatory approach to education across its PM SHRI schools.