Govt schools are second to none, says education minister at orientation meet
Education Minister Ashish Sood addressed an orientation programme for the new academic session on Wednesday at Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in Chirag Delhi, engaging with students of Nursery, KG, and Grade I, as well as their parents and school staff.
Reaffirming the Delhi Government’s commitment to delivering a modern, safe and inclusive learning environment in government schools, Sood underscored the administration’s efforts to raise the standards of public education through policy reforms and infrastructure upgrades.
“Every child in Delhi deserves an equal and inspiring education,” Sood said, assuring parents that government schools are being equipped to match, and even surpass, private institutions. “Delhi’s government schools are not inferior to private schools. With the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the government is going to provide every facility in the government schools where the child can progress,” he added.
Speaking directly to parents, the Minister acknowledged the natural anxieties surrounding a child’s first day at school and encouraged greater parental involvement in the learning process. “Your child is entering a world of growth and learning. You should know who the teachers are, what the school looks like and whether your child is safe. That’s why this orientation programme has been designed—to bridge the gap between parents and the school system,” he said.
Highlighting the legacy of government schools, Sood noted their contribution in shaping generations of professionals, including doctors, engineers and IAS officers. He called on parents to shed outdated biases and take pride in public education. “In the next five years, Delhi government schools will be equipped with AI-powered smart classrooms, computer labs and more. We are preparing your children for the future,” he said.
He also detailed scholarship schemes for SC/ST students, academic achievers and those preparing for competitive examinations, while mentioning that remedial classes are organised during summer vacations to support academically weaker students.
“This is a moment of change not just for your children, but for you as parents,” Sood said. “You will begin to relearn with them. Let us work together to build your children into capable, compassionate citizens.”
The event concluded with a tree plantation drive on the school premises. Urging students and staff to maintain the plants, the Minister said, “This plantation should not be symbolic—it should be sustained and nurtured.”
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