Ministry of Education strengthens school governance and upgrades campuses

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched a major drive to boost the governance and infrastructure of schools across India. Called Special Campaign 5.0, this initiative runs from 2nd October to 31st October 2025 and seeks to make schools more efficient, inclusive and welcoming places for students.

What is Special Campaign 5.0?

Special Campaign 5.0 is a government-wide effort to clear backlog work and improve environments, covering both offices and educational institutions. In the school education sector, the aim is to:

• Ensure safe, clean, and vibrant school premises
  
• Strengthen governance – including better record-keeping, efficient workflows and digital systems
  
• Engage local communities, alumni and volunteers in school improvement

How are schools being upgraded?

Under the campaign, schools are receiving attention in several key areas:

• Cleanliness and safety: Toilets, drinking water, flooring and campus walls are getting repairs or fresh coats of paint
  
• Aesthetics & learning-friendly spaces: Some schools are encouraged to use wall-art, murals and traditional art forms (such as Warli, Madhubani) to make the campus more engaging and culturally rooted
  
• Governance & management: Schools and associated offices are being asked to digitise records, sort out pending files, and streamline processes to make administration simpler and more transparent
  
• Inclusion & engagement: Local stakeholders—such as alumni, volunteers, Panchayati Raj institutions—are being roped in to contribute to campus upkeep and make sure improvements reflect community needs

Improving school governance and the physical environment is critical because students learn better when their surroundings are safe, clean and stimulating. When schools function smoothly and remain well-maintained, teachers and students alike benefit from fewer disruptions and greater focus on learning. The campaign’s emphasis on community involvement also builds a sense of ownership among parents and local residents.

The Ministry and its school-education department are coordinating with all states and union territories to roll this out. Schools will report their progress, show how many repairs or upgrades have been done, and how governance systems have improved. The idea is not just a one-time fix but to make cleanliness, inclusion and good management a regular habit in our schools.