The Delhi government has placed a strong emphasis on education in its 2024-25 budget, allocating ₹16,396 crore to improve the quality of education for residents of the city.
Transforming Government Schools:
- Finance Minister Atishi Marlena highlighted the significant improvements made to government schools under the current administration.
- She emphasized the doubling of the education budget in the past decade and the ongoing commitment to providing quality education.
- Atishi credited former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia for his role in improving the education landscape in Delhi.
Teacher Training and Recruitment:
- The government is committed to teacher development, having already regularized 47,914 teachers.
- The recruitment process for an additional 7,000 teachers is currently underway.
Improved Student Performance:
- Atishi asserted that the academic performance of students in Delhi government schools has surpassed that of private schools under the current government.
Increased University Seats:
- The government has increased the number of seats in state-run universities by 20,000, bringing the total enrollment to 93,000 students.
Overall Budget and Vision:
- The total budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year is ₹76,000 crore, and the government is aiming to achieve its vision of ‘Ram Rajya’.
This increased allocation and focus on improving government schools, teacher training, and university accessibility demonstrate the Delhi government’s commitment to providing quality education for all residents of the city.
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