Classrooms:
The basic unit of school is Classroom. The Classroom apart from satisfying the minimum requirement of
space, fittings and furniture, shall be designed to meet the adequate functional and environmental requirements.
Science Labs:
It is imperative for schools to have the latest and high quality science lab supplies these days.
Science is different from any other subject. In order to understand its concepts, one has to look beyond the
books and conventional classroom teaching. Effective teaching and learning of science involves seeing,
handling, and manipulating real objects and materials. The knowledge that kids attain in classrooms would be
ineffectual unless they actually observe the process and understand the relationship between action and reaction.
Drinking Water:
An adequate supply of drinking water must be provided for all the Students in the School. The water
must be readily accessible and a sufficient number of cups must be provided unless the source is a drinking
fountain and the schools must provide suitable drinking water facilities with Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant with
250 LPH Capacity.
Toilets:
Toilets must be provided for Students which are readily accessible, adequately lit and ventilated and
kept in a clean condition. Separate facilities must be provided for Boys and Girls with a door capable of being
secured from inside.
School Buildings:
School buildings, classrooms, playgrounds, libraries, toilets, drinking water facility; Science Lab,
Art Craft room etc., are the most important aspect of school infrastructure. Spacious and refurbished buildings
and well - ventilated classrooms are must in schools. Properly planned school infrastructure is key factor in
effective teaching and learning.
Electricity:
There are numerous potential applications of electricity within schools. At the most basic level,
the school requires lights, fans and plug points for charging/ connecting from key uses of the energy. At more
level, ICT, Television and Radio may be factored in amongst other applications depending on the needs of that
particular school. Light is a basic human need and is also considered an important indicator of everyday life
style. Light can make a key contribution to improved education and educational access in rural areas. Benefits
of schools electrification include increased study time, improved educational performance and positive benefits
for gender equity.
Swachh Vidyalaya:
The provision of Water, Sanitation and hygiene facilities in school secures a healthy school
environment. Girls are particularly vulnerable to dropping out of school, particularly because of students are not
continuing their education where toilets and washing facilities are not available. The Government of India has
launched the Swachh Vidyalaya Initiative in collaboration with Public Sector Undertakings and Private
Corporate for provision of separate toilets for Girls and Boys in all the Government Schools.