India, July 27 -- A 480-seat Sarvodaya residential school for girls being built near the Noida International Airport at Jewar is expected to begin functioning from the next academic session in April 2027, officials said on Sunday. The Uttar Pradesh Government has decided to develop the school as a centre of excellence (CoE) for aviation, considering its proximity to the airport to prepare students for careers in the aviation sector, they said.

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Social Welfare, Asim Arun, said, "Our objective is not only to provide quality and modern education to the daughters of the state but also to equip them for careers in emerging fields such as aviation. The Sarvodaya school will prove to be a milestone in g...