Three New Delhi Government Schools Stand Empty Since Completion
Atishi has urged the Delhi government to finalize utility connections and issue opening notifications for the buildings once summer break ends
Overview
- Three government school buildings in Rohini Sector 27, Sunder Nagri and Kirari were completed between November 2024 and January 2025 but remain unopened.
- Admissions for the 2025 academic session, which began in April, have not started due to pending power and water connections.
- Opposition leader Atishi alleged that the BJP-led Delhi government is delaying operations to push students toward private schools.
- The Delhi government and Education Minister Ashish Sood have not responded to the accusations or provided a timeline for opening.
- Atishi’s June 7 letter demands immediate notifications to operationalize the schools after the ongoing summer vacation.