Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta recently launched the CM-Shri Schools project in 75 city schools, introducing AI tools to enhance student learning. The initiative aims to provide upgraded facilities like AI-enabled Smart Classrooms, Career Counselling Lab, and Digitised Library to optimize gains from the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
During the inauguration, Pradhan and CM Gupta visited an exhibition showcasing digital creations by students using AI-tools. The Union Minister emphasized leveraging AI to revolutionize India’s education system, aligning with the NEP 2020 objectives. The CM-Shri Schools will focus on modernizing classrooms and creating a better learning environment for students.
In a separate development, the Delhi Chief Minister allocated over Rs 3,000 crore to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for cleanliness and development initiatives. Additionally, Rs 50 crore was earmarked for upgrading MCD primary schools to enhance infrastructure, sanitation facilities, and overall learning environments. The government also approved a long-term sanitation project worth around Rs 2,300 crore to improve the city’s cleanliness.
The Delhi Government is set to deploy 70 additional mechanical road sweeping machines and introduce 1,000 electric litter pickers to enhance sanitation operations. These measures aim to improve cleaning coverage, dust, and waste removal efficiency. Furthermore, Rs 50 crore has been allocated for repairing and upgrading community buildings, catering to the needs of economically weaker sections.
