Thanks to a revolutionary effort by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, children of daily wage workers and those who were orphaned during the COVID-19 epidemic are now displaying technical breakthroughs before top Indian space scientists after previously being excluded from schools.

This incredible change is occurring at Uttar Pradesh’s Atal Residential Schools, which are quickly becoming hubs of creativity, self-determination, and empowerment for the most disadvantaged kids in the state.

These schools, which are already open in 17 state divisions, were specifically created for the children of registered laborers and those who were left penniless during the epidemic, officials said on Saturday.

With more than 10,947 pupils enrolled, the school sets an example for gender empowerment by guaranteeing equal representation of boys and girls (50:50 ratio). Additionally, they provide a platform for advanced education in space science, drone technology, and artificial intelligence (AI).

The Atal Residential Schools are fostering a new generation of innovators in addition to being traditional educational institutions. This was shown on January 25 at the Atal Residential School in Lucknow at the SpaceTech Expo 2025, when students from all around the state showcased drone applications, AI-powered projects, and space-related models that astounded audiences with their technical mastery and inventiveness.

The Director of ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC) personally visited the exhibition, spoke with the students, and gave them awards for their inventiveness as a powerful testament to their abilities. He also gave the schools’ institutional structure and learning environment high marks. A number of deserving students had already had the chance to see ISRO’s SAC campus, which increased their interest, self-assurance, and ambitions even more.

Residential schools are become more than just educational establishments. They are now recognized nationally as talent incubators. The program is a perfect example of how inclusive, creative education can inspire future scientists and change lives, even for those from the most underprivileged backgrounds.

This past March, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath referred to the Atal Residential School in Bareilly as a “model of education” during its opening. He underlined that these integrated campuses provide equitable access to housing, food, sports, libraries, and facilities for skill development in addition to high-quality education. He pointed out that while the workers’ welfare cess was formerly abused, it is now being utilized to provide their children a brighter future under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s direction.

Once seen as outcasts, children from labor families are now creating new identities in the computer industry. Their increasing self-assurance, inventiveness, and abilities demonstrate that youth can play a significant role in nation-building given the right support and tools. Atal Residential Schools in Uttar Pradesh are more than simply educational institutions; they are centers of talent where each kid actively pursues their ambition of becoming a scientist, engineer, or other national asset.

Students who pass admission exams are given top-notch instruction that follows the CBSE curriculum. To make learning more interesting and in line with students’ needs and interests, regular orientation and training programs are planned for instructors.

The success of these institutions amply demonstrates the government’s dedication to the long-term wellbeing of their families, demonstrating that the double-engine government’s objective extends beyond just honoring laborers. The establishment of fully-equipped Atal Residential Schools in every region of the state was a kind and creative move by the Yogi administration during the COVID-19 epidemic, when many children lost their parents. Additionally, the Moradabad campus is set to open shortly.