Chief Minister Rekha Gupta officially inaugurated 100 state-of-the-art computer labs in government schools across Delhi today. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and ensure that every child has equal access to modern technology. Along with the computer labs, new school buildings were opened at Sarvodaya Vidyalaya in Mansarovar Garden and the District Institute of Education and Training (D.I.E.T.) in Dilshad Garden. The new block at Mansarovar Garden adds 29 classrooms to help reduce the number of students per class.
What are the new budget allocations for school infrastructure?
The government has released significant funds to upgrade the education sector in the capital. A large portion of the budget is directed towards building new facilities and digital tools. The administration plans to install 7,000 smart blackboards in classrooms for Classes 9 to 12 over the next four years. Below is the breakdown of the funds allocated for these developments:
| Project Name | Allocated Budget |
|---|---|
| Education Hub in Narela | ₹500 Crore |
| New CM Shri Schools | ₹100 Crore |
| New Computer Labs & Smart Classrooms | ₹50 Crore |
| Mukhya Mantri Digital Education Scheme | ₹8 Crore |
How will these digital facilities benefit the students?
These new labs are designed to meet CBSE standards, with each lab containing approximately 20 to 40 computers. The project is a collaboration with the Ladli Foundation Trust and the American India Foundation (AIF) under CSR schemes. To encourage academic excellence, the government has also announced rewards for top performing students.
- Free Laptops: 1,200 meritorious Class 10 students will receive free i7 laptops.
- Digital Access: Over 2,000 computers have been provided so far through partnerships.
- Smart Classrooms: 21,000 classrooms will get smart blackboards with a 5-year maintenance guarantee.
- Maintenance: Heads of Schools will use existing funds for electricity and furniture support.
