Smart schools are no longer just a future idea—they are becoming a reality across West Bengal. From city centers to remote districts, educational institutions are adopting modern digital tools to improve access, quality, and student outcomes.

1. A New Era Begins: Government Smart Classroom Rollouts

In 2023, The WE Foundation, Samagra Shiksha, and UTIITSL collaborated to transform 22 government primary schools in Kolkata into smart schools. More than 5,000 students and 250 teachers received laptops, projectors, desktops, and smart boards to make learning more engaging.

By early 2025, the state education department had equipped 2,691 schools with digital tools, including nearly 2,000 secondary/higher secondary schools and more than 600 primary schools (MillenniumPost).

2. Kolkata’s First Smart Classroom at a Government School

In February 2025, Hare School became the first state government school in West Bengal to introduce a smart classroom. Using existing equipment, they set up a functional space for Classes VI to X, with expansion plans underway.

3. Smart Classrooms in Mirik and Darjeeling

In Mirik, Manju Tea Estate Primary School piloted a smart classroom with Android TVs, computers, and digital screens, serving about 60 children. Authorities aim to expand this model to Kalimpong, Kurseong, and other hilly areas.

4. Bundling Digital Tools with Administration

The BanglarShiksha 3.0 platform now covers nearly 95,000 schools and 1.9 crore students. This centralised system tracks enrolments, transfers, schemes like Sabooj Sathi, and attendance. It also helped reduce West Bengal’s dropout rate from 3.3% to 1.5%—while the national rate increased to 5.5% (GovStack).

5. Innovation on the Ground

Students are using science and technology in creative ways. For example, government school students recently showcased a smart medicine box with reminders and buzzer alerts, showing how digital access fosters innovation.

6. Challenges Remain

Connectivity remains a challenge. A recent protest disrupted in-person classes, forcing schools to move online. Poor internet and inactive cameras led to ineffective lessons (Times of India).

Teachers have also raised concerns about systemic reforms, highlighting the need for better planning (Wikipedia).

7. Why Smart Classrooms Need ERP Systems

Smart classrooms produce data—attendance, lesson logs, student interactions. A School ERP helps make sense of this data:

• Keeps attendance and lessons in one dashboard
• Records student progress in real time
• Sends updates to parents and administrators
• Manages resources and usage
• Provides analytics across classrooms and schools

8. Meet the ERP That Complements Smart Classrooms

MyLeading Campus® offers tools to connect smart classroom data with school administration:

• Centralised dashboards for attendance and homework
• Lesson uploads and classroom scheduling
• Mobile apps for parents, teachers, and students
• Built-in WhatsApp, SMS, and email communication
• Analytics to track performance and usage

It’s designed for Indian schools—affordable, reliable, and with local support.

Final Thought

Smart classrooms are already here in West Bengal. But their true impact comes when paired with ERP systems that give structure, visibility, and accountability. If your school is planning digital transformation, combining smart classrooms with an ERP ensures long-term success.