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India Today
5 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Delhi government grants Rs 417 crore to Delhi University, unveils education schemes
The new Delhi government has released a grant-in-aid of Rs 417 crore to 12 fully state-funded Delhi University colleges. This funding aims to address financial challenges faced by these institutions, ensuring timely salaries and operational support. The colleges benefiting from this grant include Acharya Narendra Dev College, Aditi Mahavidyalaya, Bhagini Nivedita College, Bhaskaracharya College, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kesh and Shaheed a press conference, Education Minister Ashish Sood said, 'The previous government did not release grants to DU where students from middle-class family study. But we released the money on April 1.' INTRODUCTION OF AI-BASED LEARNING AND SMART CLASSROOMS As part of its educational reforms, the Delhi government plans to establish 75 CM Shri Schools, and data science courses. A special budget of Rs 100 crore has been allocated for initiative. These state-of-the-art schools aim to provide advanced features like AR/VR, and data science, ensuring students receive quality education comparable to private institutions. Additionally, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Language Labs will be set up in 100 to teach foreign languages such as English, French, and German. Furthermore, 250 government schools will be equipped with digital libraries to enhance learning resources. SUPPORT FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTSadvertisementMoreover, over 1,300 university students have received scholarships under a special programme organised by the Delhi government in a move to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This initiative, led by the Directorate of Higher Education, aims to assist meritorious students in pursuing higher education without financial constraints. Sood emphasised the importance of investing in students, stating that supporting their growth is a national the CM Digital Education Scheme, 1,200 students have been provided with laptops to facilitate digital learning. The government has also initiated free coaching for competitive exams like JEE, NEET, and CUET to ensure equal opportunities for all students.(With PTI inputs)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi govt approves NEEEV programme to boost digital literacy, entrepreneurship
New Delhi: In a push toward future-ready education, Delhi cabinet under chief minister Rekha Gupta has approved the New Era of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem & Vision (NEEEV) programme for nurturing entrepreneurial thinking and self-reliance among school students. This initiative is designed to equip students with financial literacy, digital skills and a startup mindset. Senior officials said that govt is likely to launch NEEEV, replacing the AAP's flagship Business Blasters and Happiness Curriculum. Under NEEEV, a fund of Rs 20,000 each will be provided to student groups to support entrepreneurial projects. "This scheme is designed for students from classes 8-12 and aims to promote entrepreneurship alongside financial and digital literacy, with a focus on experiential learning," he said. Alongside NEEEV, the cabinet has passed a series of educational initiatives, including 75 CM Shri Schools. The digitisation of 125 school libraries will provide students with seamless access to knowledge and digital resources. CM Gupta has also given the go-ahead to 100 APJ Abdul Kalam Language Labs, which have been sanctioned to boost communication skills and language proficiency across govt schools. These labs will offer courses in French, German, English, Spanish and other languages, said the official. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The project has been allocated over Rs 20 crore. "Language skills are very job-oriented and help in finding employment easily, so a major focus would be on it," he said. Officials said that to strengthen early education, the NIPUN Sankalp mission will be launched. Officials mentioned that NIPUN is an initiative of the ministry of housing & urban affairs under its flagship scheme of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) to train construction workers through fresh skilling and upskilling programmes and provide them work opportunities. Delhi govt has also approved the launch of free online coaching for NEET 2025 and CUET UG 2025 aspirants under the Madan Mohan Malviya Vidya Shakti Mission. This initiative aims at providing academic support to 2,200 students, with 1,200 receiving coaching for JEE and other competitive exams. Officials said that this move is part of govt's strategy of enhancing educational opportunities for students preparing for high-stakes exams. The cabinet has approved the proposal of DoE to reinstate the name of a scheme — Lal Bahadur Shastri Scholarship to Meritorious Students —in place of Chief Minister Scholarship for Meritorious Students. "In 2019-20, the scheme was restructured under the new name by previous govt," said an official.
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘DBSE will be phased out, no point in having two Boards'
As the Delhi government completed first 100 days, Education Minister Ashish Sood, in an interview with The Hindu, speaks about the government's achievements in the field of education, plans to set up CM Shri Schools, introduce new subjects like Rashtraneeti and Science of Living, regulate fee hikes in private schools, and gradually phase out the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE), which was introduced by the previous Aam Aadmi Party government What are some of the biggest achievements in the first 100 days in the field of education? Two major achievements stand out. First, we have initiated a 360-degree transformation of schools. CM Shri Schools, which will match private schools in infrastructure and quality, are being launched. These schools will have smart boards, AI tools to assist teachers, and language labs. All verticals of the National Education Policy (NEP) will be integrated into the curriculum. Second, we have addressed the issue of fee exploitation in private schools. A new law has been introduced to protect Delhi's common man from being overcharged. This legislation will ensure relief from unjustified fees. Since the new law is yet to be passed, how will fees be regulated this academic session? We aim to implement it soon and ensure that any excess fees charged are refunded to parents. In cases like DPS Dwarka, we sent a committee led by the District Magistrate. Today, parents have received justice in court thanks to that intervention. Will new CM Shri Schools be built, or will existing DBSE schools be repurposed? We don't have the time to build entirely new structures right away, so in the initial phase, we are upgrading existing buildings. Just like Pratibha Vidyalayas were converted to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Schools of Specialised Excellence (SOSEs), some CM Shri Schools will be developed similarly. Others will come up gradually as new institutions. Will the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) be phased out? Yes. We haven't taken any new admissions under DBSE this year, and it will be phased out. There is no logic in having two Boards in one State. The previous government created confusion. We already have the CBSE, and the DBSE is linked to the International Baccalaureate Board, which is a separate Board altogether. This dual system does not make sense. There were issues regarding funding 12 Delhi government-funded Delhi University colleges. Has that been resolved? We're resolving that. On April 1, we released the grant-in-aid for the quarter, which addresses salary and infrastructure concerns. We want to avoid academic disruptions. New governing bodies will also be formed as per the law. What will be taught under the new subjects 'Rashtraneeti' and 'Science of Living'? Science of Living will address stress and anxiety in children through yoga, meditation, and emotional wellness. Teachings from spiritual leaders like Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Baba Ramdev, and Jaggi Maharaj will be incorporated. Rashtraneeti will focus on civic responsibility, patriotism, environmental awareness, and values such as keeping the Yamuna clean. The curriculum is under development, and classes will begin this academic year. What lies ahead? Our biggest concern is that Delhi's poor parents should not be extorted, which is why we want to ensure strict enforcement of the new law. Additionally, we plan to launch a school ranking system, like in colleges, to encourage healthy competition. Government and private schools will be ranked separately and together, so they can compete and be on par with each other.
