Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Delhi Civic Body Targets 50,000 New School Admissions
Delhi’s civic body wants 50,000 more children to join its schools in one month.
Teachers will visit families every Saturday to explain why children should enroll.
Parents, community groups and NGOs will also help with the campaign.
The campaign is called the “School Chalo Abhiyan.”
Teachers who bring in 75 new students may receive a teaching award.
Officials will check schools for problems with classrooms, toilets, drinking water and electricity.
They will also address shortages of cleaners and security guards.
The goal is to improve enrollment and provide better facilities and opportunities for students.
The MCD aims to enroll 50,000 new students in its schools within one month.
Teachers will visit local communities every Saturday to encourage families to enroll their children.
The drive will involve teachers, parents, NGOs and community representatives under the intensified “School Chalo Abhiyan.”
Teachers securing 75 new admissions may be considered for the Nagar Nigam Shikshak Award.
Officials were directed to address school repairs, shortages of sanitation workers and security guards, and recruit around 3,000 personnel.
- Who
- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi, its Education Department, teachers, parents, NGOs and community representatives; Education Committee chairman Yogesh Verma directed the drive.
- What
- A campaign to secure 50,000 fresh admissions in MCD schools within one month.
- When
- The decision was taken on Monday; teachers will conduct community visits every Saturday during the drive.
- Where
- In Delhi, particularly in areas surrounding MCD schools.
- Why
- The civic body is seeking to address declining enrollment and improve school quality, facilities and student opportunities.
- Admission target
- 50,000 new students
- Target period
- One month
- Community outreach
- Teachers will visit local areas every Saturday
- Campaign
- School Chalo Abhiyan
- Teacher incentive
- Teachers securing 75 admissions may be considered for the Nagar Nigam Shikshak Award
- School improvements
- Repairs may cover classrooms, toilets, drinking water and electrical infrastructure
- Proposed recruitment
- Around 3,000 sanitation and security posts
