Yogi govt to spend Rs 161 crore to build ‘fortress-like’ security for KGBV girls

New Delhi| Yogi Government has taken an unprecedented step to ensure the safety and academic excellence of nearly 1,10,000 girl students studying in 746 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) across the state. Under an ambitious plan worth Rs 161 crore, each school is being fortified with an 8-foot-high, 9-inch-thick fortress-style boundary wall, topped with 1,01,906 meters of barbed wire, and equipped with 7,230 high-quality CCTV cameras for 24×7 surveillance.

This modern security system, operated from a centralized control room in Lucknow, will closely monitor everything from mid-day meals to classroom learning. The aim is to ensure zero negligence and complete accountability among teachers and officials.

The ‘fortress-like’ protective shield being created by the Yogi government will help girls grow and pursue their dreams without fear. The KGBV girls will gain confidence in a secure environment. Whether it is studies or sports, every girl will feel completely safe.

The boundary walls are being built with military-grade strength. Measuring 8 feet high and 9 inches thick, these walls will be topped with a total of 1,01,906 meters of running barbed wire, at a cost of Rs 121 crore. This fortress-like structure, developed under the government’s guidance, will eliminate any external interference, making the residential campuses fully secure.

Additionally, Rs 40 crore is being spent on installing 7,230 high-resolution CCTV cameras across the state. Each school will have 15 cameras strategically placed at entry gates, the main boundary, offices, dining halls, kitchens, and playgrounds. The live feed from these cameras will be monitored from a special control room in Lucknow, modeled after the UP Board Examination Monitoring Center. Staff stationed here will monitor classroom teaching, meal preparation and distribution, cleanliness, and every corner of the school premises in real-time.

This surveillance system will not only increase the accountability of teachers and kitchen staff but will also eliminate any chances of false reporting or negligence during official inspections. Independent audits and real-time recordings will ensure a quarterly review of both safety and academic quality standards.

The government aims to fully implement this security project within the current financial year. Work has already begun in a phased manner across both rural and urban districts of Uttar Pradesh.

“Our top priority is that every girl feels fearless, safe, and empowered. Through this ‘fortress-like’ protective shield, we have not only strengthened the boundary walls of KGBVs but have also safeguarded the confidence and educational opportunities of these daughters. With 24×7 surveillance from the Lucknow control room, we will ensure complete transparency, setting new standards in our education system.”,
said Sandeep Singh, Minister of Basic Education, Uttar Pradesh.