The Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday interacted with scores of principals and teachers of more than 5,000 private schools in the national Capital, discussing issues like bomb threats, National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and mental health of students among others.
He took to X and shared, “In the series of #Samvaad@RajNiwas today, had the privilege of engaging and interacting with over 500 principals/ teachers representing over 5000 private schools of Delhi that cater to lakhs of students. We discussed pressing issues like the challenges in implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, mental health of students, teacher training, government apathy, and transportation and infrastructure constraints.”
He added, “Was glad to share with the audience that steps have already been initiated to address the FAR issue for additional classrooms. While concerns about recent bomb threats and cyber crimes were raised by the teachers, at the same time they also appreciated the role of the police in handling these situations seamlessly and expeditiously.”
The Delhi LG shared that the idea of early-stage R&D for students as suggested by the teachers is intriguing and worth exploring. “However, we must guard against societal segmentation in education and ensure that interests of all segments of society are addressed. It is time to be vigilant and vocal for the rights of our students, teachers & the entire education fraternity,” he said.
