India, May 25 -- The government is set to initiate an infrastructure upgrade project for government schools across the Capital, officials said.

The first phase of Mission Kayakalp Vidyalaya will cover 26 schools -- two from each revenue district -- for comprehensive redevelopment and modernisation before the new session begins in July. The initiative will be jointly implemented by the district magistrates (DMs), public works department (PWD) and the education department.

Officials said the selected schools will be renovated during the summer vacation and transformed into model institutions equipped with improved basic amenities and modern infrastructure. The move comes amid repeated concerns raised during inspections, regarding waterlog...