Delhi Education Minister Atishi inaugurated a new four-storey academic block and a multipurpose hall at Sant Eknath Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in Dilshad Garden on Monday. This development aims to enhance educational facilities for children in the densely populated areas of north-east Delhi.
Key Highlights of the Inauguration:
- New Facilities: The new academic block features 24 modern classrooms, activity rooms, a laboratory, a library, and a lift. The multipurpose hall, with a seating capacity of 300, will support various co-curricular activities and promote holistic development.
- Improved Educational Environment: Atishi emphasized that the new facilities will address past challenges, where students had to study in overcrowded conditions, often in makeshift tents. The upgraded infrastructure is expected to provide a more conducive learning environment.
- Commitment to Quality Education: Atishi reiterated the Kejriwal government’s commitment to delivering quality education. She highlighted the improvements in the educational environment, noting that the new facilities are comparable to those in private schools. “I studied in a prestigious private school in Delhi, but even there, I did not have facilities like this,” she remarked.
- Support for Economically Disadvantaged Students: The new academic block and hall are anticipated to significantly benefit students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, giving them access to modern resources and opportunities.
- Government’s Vision: The inauguration reflects Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s vision of providing world-class education to every child in Delhi. Atishi pointed out that the state government has consistently allocated 25% of the state budget to education over the past decade.
Statements from Officials:
- Atishi’s Address: She expressed happiness over the new building and underscored the improvements in educational facilities, contrasting the current state with previous conditions where up to 100 students were crammed into a single classroom.
- Ram Niwas Goel’s Praise: Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel praised Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia for their pivotal roles in the transformation of Delhi’s education system.
The inauguration marks a significant step in addressing the educational needs of children in north-east Delhi, ensuring that they receive quality education and have access to state-of-the-art facilities.
