‘It is time Delhi govt schools became parents' first choice': CM Rekha Gupta felicitates CBSE Class 10, 12 toppers

Indian Express

2 days ago

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta handed out tablets to 87 CBSE toppers from classes 10 and 12 in various government schools at a Pratibha Samman Samaroh or felicitation ceremony held Friday at Rajkiya Pratibha Bal Vikas Vidyalaya, Rajpur Road. While 16 of the students were from Class 10, as many as 71 were from Class 12.
Twenty government schools, which recorded 100 per cent pass, were also gifted computers during the ceremony. Commending the toppers, Gupta said, 'Students have achieved this milestone through dedication, discipline, and relentless effort… The Delhi Government is proud of all of you,' adding that she studied at a government school in Ashok Vihar. 'If you have the will, a clear vision, and the zeal to work hard, no goal is too far.'
'It is time that Delhi government schools become the first choice for parents. Just as people consider government colleges like Delhi University a world-class destination for higher education, our schools too must become symbols of pride and excellence at the school level,' the chief minister said.
With the BJP government completing 100 days, Gupta shared key policy decisions after congratulating all officials, teachers, parents, and students for 'the transformative steps taken in the education sector.' The chief minister underlined that under the new government, the school administration, infrastructure, modern libraries, smart classrooms, digital services, and multilingual education has seen an overhaul. The government's efforts would also help students compete nationally and globally, she added.
The chief minister also criticised the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for 'excluding underperforming students to artificially improve results,' while claiming that the BJP government is committed to ensuring inclusive education.
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood, who addressed the gathering, praised the role of mothers in the students' success. He said, 'Behind every student achieving excellence in Delhi today is the tireless support of a mother.'
Noting an existing imbalance between private and government schools in Delhi, the minister said, 'But now the situation is changing. Under the chief minister's leadership, the government is bringing wide-ranging reforms to the education system.'
Sood also reaffirmed that 75 new CM Shri Schools will be opened this year in Delhi, featuring 'state-of-the-art infrastructure, experiential learning, and integration of values rooted in Indian culture.'
These schools will be positioned as national models of excellence, he said. In addition, Sood said, 'Our goal is to ensure that students in government schools have access to the same high-quality facilities as those in private schools. Every child deserves a fair opportunity, and education must be the path to their brighter future.'