Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Delhi MLA Promotes Education by Accepting School Supplies
A politician in Delhi named Satish Upadhyay has started a new tradition.
Instead of accepting flowers, scarves, or gifts when people welcome him at events, he asks for notebooks, pens, and textbooks.
These items are then given to students in government schools who need them.
He believes this is a better way to honor him because it helps children who can't afford school supplies.
Recently, he also opened two canteens in his area that serve cheap, healthy meals to workers and the needy.
These canteens offer meals like roti, dal, and vegetables for just 5 rupees.
This shows his commitment to helping the community in practical ways.
Delhi MLA Satish Upadhyay started accepting notebooks, pens, and textbooks instead of traditional gifts at public events.
He appeals to supporters to donate school supplies to help students in government schools.
Upadhyay believes traditional gifts like garlands and bouquets are momentary and not as helpful as providing educational materials.
He inaugurated two Atal Canteens in his constituency, offering subsidized meals for Rs 5 to daily wage workers and the needy.
The canteens serve a standard thali with roti, dal, seasonal vegetables, rice, and pickle in two shifts daily.
- Who
- Delhi MLA Satish Upadhyay
- What
- Started accepting school supplies instead of traditional gifts at public events
- When
- Initiated on Friday at a program by Malviya Nagar Main Market
- Where
- Malviya Nagar constituency, Delhi
- Why
- To help poor students in government schools by providing them with necessary stationery items
- MLA Name
- Satish Upadhyay
- Constituency
- Malviya Nagar
- Initiative
- Accepting notebooks, pens, and textbooks instead of garlands
- Beneficiaries
- Students in government schools
- Recent Project
- Inaugurated two Atal Canteens in Begumpur area
- Canteen Meal Cost
- Rs 5
- Canteen Meal Offerings
- Roti, dal, seasonal vegetables, rice, and pickle