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Delhi govt only one to invest 25% of budget on education, says Minister of Education Atishi

Having lamented the severe shortcomings government schools once faced, Education Minister boasts of modern facilities like smart boards, libraries, and sports facilities brought by the Arvind Kejriwal government

PTI New Delhi Published 08.08.24, 04:10 PM
Minister of Education Atishi Marlena.

Minister of Education Atishi Marlena. File picture

The Arvind Kejriwal government is the only one in the country that spends 25 percent of its total budget on education, Delhi Education Minister Atishi said on Thursday and claimed that the AAP dispensation transformed the city's academic landscape since taking office.

She alleged during a press conference that government schools faced severe shortcomings, including shortages of classrooms, boards, power supply and washrooms, before the AAP took over.

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"Since 2015, the Delhi government has built 22,711 new classrooms," she said.

Atishi highlighted that the modern facilities in government schools include smart boards, libraries and sports facilities that provide students with a conducive learning environment.

Additionally, 14 new schools are being built in the city to ensure that the students have the best infrastructure for high-quality education.

These efforts are part of the city government's commitment to providing top-notch education to every student, fulfilling Kejriwal's vision, Atishi added.

Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by The Telegraph Online staff and has been published from a syndicated feed.

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