Will redevelop MCD schools in 5-7 years: Arvind Kejriwal
The AAP government has allocated the maximum funds to the Education Department in its budget every year, Atishi said.
Press Trust of India | June 26, 2023 | 07:43 PM IST
NEW DELHI: The AAP government has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in Delhi's education system by improving government schools, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday, promising to redevelop all MCD schools in the next five to seven years. He was speaking after inaugurating Sarvodaya Co-ed school in Libaspur village. Its classrooms, labs, library and halls are far better than those in private schools of Delhi, he said.
"Earlier, the condition of government schools in Delhi used to be terrible. Classes were held inside tents, ceilings of schools were broken. There were no toilets or facility even drinking water. Poor families were compelled to send their children to such schools but the AAP government bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in education in Delhi," Kejriwal said.
Also Read | Delhi government school students excelling in JEE proof of success of education revolution: Arvind Kejriwal
He further said the AAP government has been focusing on improving schools run by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
"We have started focusing on redeveloping MCD schools and it will take at least five to seven years. There are people who received good education but haven't got a job, we are focusing on that issue as well. We will prioritise creating job opportunities for the youth,” he said.
Education minister Atishi too spoke at the event and claimed that the Libaspur school has better facilities than any other in the city. She alleged that there was mismanagement in Delhi government schools before the AAP came to power in the city.
"The school inaugurated today in Libaspur is not just better than Delhi's private schools but all private schools across the country. Earlier, there was mismanagament at Delhi government schools and they had poor infrastructure. But those from the underprivileged sections of society were compelled to send their children to such schools," Atishi said.
The AAP government has allocated the maximum funds to the Education Department in its budget every year, she said. "Our government has always prioritised education and in the state budgets, the highest amount is allocated to the Education Department," she said.
"Delhi's government schools are performing much better than the private schools today. Hundreds of government school students have been clearing competitive exams like IIT-JEE," she added.
Follow us for the latest education news on colleges and universities, admission, courses, exams, research, education policies, study abroad and more..
To get in touch, write to us at news@careers360.com.
Featured News
]- Over 15,000 professors of practice in universities; just 80 in IITs: Education ministry
- 60% of law school legal aid clinics have not assisted any lawyer in any case: Supreme Court report
- IIT Placements 2024-2025: Startup surge, diverse job roles raise hopes for a comeback season
- Maharashtra regulator rejects state proposal to raise management quota fees in AYUSH colleges
- PMKVY Scheme: 40% of 1.5 crore in skill training women; electronics, apparel top sectors
- NEHU in turmoil: How governance issues and lack of transparency in appointments sparked a campus-wide unrest
- Education ministry: 1.65 crore non-literates register on ULLAS portal, less than half clear literacy test
- Over 5,000 teaching vacancies, 2,000 unfilled reserved posts in central universities: Education ministry
- Delay in NTA exam payments due to ‘late submission’ of bills, education ministry tells Lok Sabha
- Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling: MBBS aspirant moves HC against medical college for ‘overcharging’