VARANASI, June 1 -- A total of 77 government primary schools in Varanasi are being upgraded under the Smart City project to improve the quality of education. The schools are being fitted with smart interactive boards, freshly painted, and waterproofing work is being done on the roofs. Basic Shiksha Adhikari Arvind Pathak said the renovation is being carried out at a cost of around Rs 12 crore. The aim is to improve school buildings and create a better, more modern learning environment for students. "The new look and digital facilities will help make learning more interesting for children," Mr Pathak said. "Teachers will be able to use digital tools in the classroom, making teaching more effective." Smart boards will allow students to learn through digital methods with the help of their teachers. The walls of the schools will also feature 'BALA' (Building as Learning Aid) paintings to support learning through visuals. The project also includes painting of gates, name boards, and construction of additional classrooms where needed. Special toilets for Divyang (differently-abled) students will also be built to make schools more inclusive....