Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday directed the immediate operationalisation of 2,000 smart classrooms, the installation of modern science laboratories in all Government schools, urgent repairs of dilapidated school buildings, and prompt recruitment to fill vacant teaching posts for schools across the city. She also ordered improvements to the entry gates of Thyagaraj and Chhatrasal stadiums, underlining her Government’s commitment to creating a comprehensive and modern educational environment for students in the capital.
These directives were issued during a high-level review meeting chaired by the Chief Minister at the Delhi Secretariat, where she met senior officials of the Education Department to assess ongoing infrastructure projects, review staffing gaps and chart strategies to ensure quality education across all Delhi Government schools. “Our Government is working with full commitment on both resource and policy levels to ensure every child in Delhi, irrespective of their background, receives equal opportunity and world-class education,” said CM Gupta following the meeting.
To strengthen science education, she instructed that every school be equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories to promote hands-on, experiment-based learning. “This will enhance students’ understanding and help develop a scientific temperament,” she said. Emphasising the need for robust infrastructure, the Chief Minister directed officials to prepare a detailed list of school buildings in poor condition and undertake repair and renovation work on a priority basis. The stadium gate upgrades were also ordered with the comfort of student-athletes in mind. A major focus of the review was on addressing the shortage of teachers. The Chief Minister asked the Education Department to ensure that all vacant teaching posts — from
primary to senior secondary levels — are filled without delay. “There must be no compromise in recruiting qualified, trained teachers,” she said.
Additionally, the CM pushed for rapid progress on the smart classroom initiative. In the first phase, 2,000 smart classrooms are to be completed and fully equipped with internet connectivity, interactive digital panels or projectors, and audio-visual tools to modernise the learning experience. Reiterating her Government’s priority, the Chief Minister concluded, “Every initiative related to the future of Delhi’s children is a top priority for our Government. Education should not be confined to classrooms alone — it should reflect in the entire atmosphere.”