Overview

• Swimming pools at two government schools in Shakur Basti, built in 2018 for ₹2.5 crore each, were found non-functional due to poor construction and inadequate water supply.
• Minister Ashish Sood initiated vigilance and departmental inquiries targeting PWD engineers responsible for the substandard work.
• The nearly four-decade-old Rani Bagh school building will be replaced, with plans underway to construct a new facility.
• Directives were issued to install air conditioning, ensure access to clean drinking water, electricity, and safety measures, especially for girl students.
• The Delhi government has increased the education budget by 19% to ₹19,291 crore, aiming to address systemic neglect and improve school infrastructure citywide.