Q. Operation Kayakalp was launched by which state government to improve infrastructure in government primary and upper primary schools?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Notes: Operation Kayakalp was launched in 2018 by the Uttar Pradesh Government to improve infrastructure in government primary and upper primary schools. It addressed poor facilities like toilets, drinking water, boundary walls, furniture and electricity, which affected attendance and learning. The scheme follows a 19-point infrastructure standard for safe and child-friendly schools. Around 1.26 lakh schools upgraded, benefiting nearly 2 crore students with improved attendance and reduced dropouts.