Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s presence added weight to Education Minister Ashish Sood’s inauguration of 100 cutting-edge ICT labs, the new Sarvodaya Vidyalaya building in Mansarovar Garden, and DIET Dilshad Garden. This initiative signals Delhi government’s aggressive push for tech-integrated learning in public schools.
In his address, Sood dismissed superficial political changes, insisting genuine progress is measured by improved school infrastructure. Funds once wasted on ads now build robust facilities, a shift driven by Gupta’s clear vision. Thanks went to the directorate, Ladli Foundation, and AIF.
He addressed the crisis in computer literacy essential for exams like NEET and CUET, revealing from field visits that home access is rare. Evolution from blackboards to smart classrooms exemplifies the leap forward.
Key stats: 7,000+ computers deployed in months, 7,000 smart boards tendered for extensive installation with maintenance, and 175 ICT labs gearing up with 7,000 units. Sood lambasted predecessors for fake labs, contrasting them with today’s individual computer stations per desk.
Ladli Foundation’s role is crucial—2,000 computers in 100 labs already, 1,500 more pledged. Universal ICT labs in all schools within three years, plus 100+ digital libraries this year. An AI Summit showcase will highlight these feats globally.
The ‘Give Back’ campaign invites public participation, reinforcing government’s resolve to close public-private education gaps through CSR and community ties.
Closing with thanks, Sood declared the momentum for educational change in Delhi unstoppable.