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Friday, July 18, 2025
TopicDelhi Government Schools

Topic: Delhi Government Schools

Delhi’s ‘mobile music school’ takes off again, on mission to train young talent from low-income families

This is the second edition of the ‘music bus’, unveiled by NGO Naadvistaar Foundation Tuesday, in partnership with non-profit Manzil Mystics, the Delhi government and MCD schools.

Delhi govt schools abandon struggling students to inflate success rates. Many are dropping out

Delhi government schools neither have the infrastructure nor are the students encouraged to opt for science courses.

Privacy, consent, data — what Delhi govt ignores when giving parents live classroom footage

Arvind Kejriwal's Delhi govt needs to conduct a privacy assessment and find out what value does live streaming of classrooms add to children’s security.

How Delhi govt’s ‘Mission Buniyaad’ improved literacy, numeracy of students in MCD schools

The programme was rolled out to bridge learning losses caused by Covid shutdowns. MCD data shows significant improvements within 2 months for students in classes 3 to 5.

Ahead of Punjab poll, Sidhu protests outside Kejriwal’s house, takes up Delhi teachers’ cause

Punjab Congress chief says AAP government broke promises of equal wages for contractual teachers, job creation, criticises ‘increased vacancies’ filled up by ‘contract model’.

Do Delhi parents agree with govt teaching ‘deshbhakti’ to kids in schools? This survey answers

Prashnam asked parents in 300 households across 38 assembly constituencies in Delhi about their kids being taught 'deshbhakti' curriculum to instil patriotism in them.

How Kejriwal’s Delhi govt aims to teach students patriotism through ‘Desh Bhakti curriculum’

Delhi govt launched 'Desh Bhakti curriculum' for schools Tuesday. Reading and discussing personalities and subjects related to patriotism will be part of the 45-minute class.

Week after reopening, Delhi govt schools are buzzing, private classrooms emptier than ever

Govt school principals say attendance is in the 70-80% range since 1 September. Private schools, dogged 3rd Covid wave fears & commute issues, peg number at 10%.

No student to be called to school in new academic session till further orders — Delhi govt

The Directorate of Education (DoE) also told schools that teaching and learning activities may commence from 1 April for students through digital mode for academic session 2021-22.

Delhi govt schools see poor attendance after a week of reopening, fear rise in dropout rates

Many govt schools in Delhi have seen only 50-60% attendance in the week since schools reopened. Authorities say students may have dropped out due to financial constraints.

On Camera

Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.