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Indian Express
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
In a first, Delhi govt mulls renaming schools after local war heroes
As Delhi marked Kargil Vijay Diwas on Saturday with tributes to martyrs, Education Minister Ashish Sood announced that the government is considering renaming government schools after local martyrs to 'inspire students and citizens' and instil 'patriotism'. 'This will help inspire students and citizens alike, and instil a sense of duty and patriotism among the younger generation,' the minister's office said in a statement on Saturday. The proposal is under consideration and will involve identifying suitable 'prominent government schools' across Delhi. Currently, Delhi government schools are largely named through centrally or state-run schemes, often in honour of national figures rather than individual local heroes. For instance, schools under the Centre's flagship scheme carry the prefix 'PM SHRI'. In the 2025–26 state budget, the Delhi government announced the rollout of 'CM SHRI Schools' as part of its own model school initiative. In April 2022, the then AAP-led government renamed all Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalayas (RPVVs) as Dr B R Ambedkar Schools of Specialized Excellence. This year, the Education Department also announced plans to set up at least 100 language labs named after Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. So far, the renaming of educational institutions has mostly taken place in central universities. In 2016, Jawaharlal Nehru University renamed its central library after Dr B R Ambedkar following a student-backed proposal. While some seminar halls and centres have been renamed in other universities, similar initiatives have not been seen in Delhi government schools until now. Saturday's announcement was made during a commemorative event at Shivaji College, University of Delhi, where Sood served as the chief guest. He paid tributes to three alumni of the college, including Captain Sumit Roy, Captain Hanif-ud-Din and Captain Anuj Nayyar, who were killed in the 1999 Kargil War. 'The lives of these young warriors are a timeless source of inspiration. Their supreme sacrifice in the prime of youth was extraordinary. I genuinely believe that there is something exceptional in those who willingly lay down their lives for the nation,' Sood said. The education minister also spoke of civic responsibility as a form of service. 'Serving the nation also means fulfilling our civic duties, keeping our surroundings clean, following traffic rules, protecting public property, and living as responsible citizens. These are also acts of patriotism, equally vital for the progress of the country,' he said. The event was attended by Swapna Roy, the mother of Captain Sumit Roy. The ceremony was organised by the college's National Cadet Corps and National Service Scheme units and saw participation by faculty members, college officials, and students.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Second round of admissions for classes X & XII
New Delhi: Directorate of Education (DoE) announced a second round of admissions for classes X and XII in Delhi govt schools, aimed at students who missed the initial application window in March. According to a circular issued by the department, the application forms will be available from July 9 and must be submitted by July 23. These admissions are open only to students residing in Delhi and apply to all govt schools under the DoE, excluding Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalayas (RPVVs), Schools of Specialised Excellence, and Schools of Excellence. Students will receive admit cards for the Common Admission Test on July 30 at the respective schools where they apply. The test is scheduled for Aug 2, from 10 am to 12 noon, and results will be declared on Aug 6. Schools have been directed to complete the admission process by Aug 30. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi For class XII admissions, applicants must pass Class 11 during the 2024–25 academic session in the required subjects. Additionally, their class X marks must meet the minimum percentage criteria for the stream they wish to pursue. tnn
