Archive · 26 May 2025
Delhi Schools to Introduce Vocational Courses in 257 Schools
The Delhi government is adding vocational courses to many more public schools.
This means students in 9th and 11th grade can learn skills for jobs like computer work or healthcare.
The goal is to make school more practical and help students get ready for work.
Schools will now offer subjects in fields like IT, retail, healthcare, and beauty and wellness.
Some teachers worry if there will be enough qualified teachers.
They also want good training and labs.
New courses will teach about things like yoga, artificial intelligence, and business to help students.
Students will learn about democracy and government too.
DoE approved vocational courses in 257 more Delhi govt schools.
The program targets students in classes IX and XI.
Courses include IT, retail, healthcare, and beauty and wellness.
Initiative aligns with National Education Policy 2020.
Educators express concerns regarding teacher availability and training.
- Who
- The Directorate of Education (DoE) and government schools.
- What
- The Delhi government is introducing vocational courses in 257 more government schools.
- When
- Beginning this academic year.
- Where
- Delhi, in 257 government schools.
- Why
- To equip students with practical skills and align education with job markets.
- Target Grades
- IX and XI
- Total Schools Offering Vocational Courses
- Over 800
- Fields of Study
- Information Technology, Retail, Healthcare
- Policy Alignment
- National Education Policy 2020
- Students per subject
- 50