India, Dec. 23 -- The state basic education department has established five "Vidya Kumbh" primary schools equipped with all basic amenities for the children of 15,000 sanitation workers who are toiling to keep the Mahakumbh mela ground clean in Prayagraj.

The initiative aims to provide free and quality education to the children of working families. Under the scheme, five primary schools have been opened in the fair area. They are Vidya Kumbh Primary School, Sector-1, Sector-2, Sector-7, Sector-10 and Sector-13, where education is being provided to these children.

According to the basic education department, so far around 500 students have been registered and the target is to reach out to 1000 kids.

Facilities in these schools

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