Delhi Education Minister Atishi on Friday said that the e Delhi government’s Armed Forces Preparatory School (AFPS) is giving wings to the dreams of children from underprivileged backgrounds who want to serve the nation.  Attending the investiture ceremony of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Armed Forces Preparatory School at Jharoda Kalan, Atishi said discipline and patriotism among AFPS students was unparalleled.  "All students present here are part of the first batch of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Armed Forces Preparatory School, and we have great expectations from them.

These students possess unmatched discipline and patriotism and they already show glimpses of future military officers," she said. The minister said through this school, the Delhi government has instilled self-confidence among the children from underprivileged families. "The Kejriwal government is preparing students  as cadets to become defenders of the nation, and providing them with all the necessary facilities. In the future, some of these students will become colonels or army generals and will bravely protect the nation at our borders ," she said.

 "The nation is watching the children of the first batch with great expectations. Due to the country’s support, you have been provided with such magnificent hostels, campuses, education and training opportunity. It is also your duty to work hard and serve this country and bring pride to the nation," she added.

The school campus, spread over 14 acres, provides residential facilities along with free training for armed forces  Presently, there are 80 students enrolled in the 10th grade and 77 students in the 12th grade at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Armed Forces Preparatory School. Additionally, the admission process for the 9th grade is underway for the 2023-24 session.