Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Delhi Government Funds DU Colleges, Launches Education Initiatives
The Delhi government is providing financial aid to 12 Delhi University colleges to support operations and pay salaries.
They are also creating 75 new "CM Shri Schools" with AI-based learning, smart classrooms, AR/VR, and data science courses.
Free coaching will be offered for students taking competitive exams like JEE, NEET, and CUET.
Scholarships have been given to over 1,300 university students.
Additionally, 1,200 students are receiving laptops to support digital learning.
Delhi government granted ₹417 crore to 12 Delhi University colleges.
75 CM Shri Schools will be established with AI-based learning.
Rs 100 crore allocated for CM Shri Schools.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Language Labs will be set up in 100 schools.
Over 1,300 university students have received scholarships.
- Who
- Delhi Government, led by Education Minister Ashish Sood
- What
- Grants to DU colleges and educational reforms.
- When
- Announced recently
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To address financial challenges and improve education.
- Grant to DU Colleges
- ₹417 crore
- Number of Colleges Funded
- 12
- CM Shri Schools
- 75
- CM Shri School Budget
- Rs 100 crore
- Language Labs
- 100
- Scholarships Provided
- Over 1,300 students
- Laptops Given
- 1,200 students
Sources
Delhi government's 100-day report card: Free coaching, digital schools and more
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Delhi govt approves NEEEV programme to boost digital literacy, entrepreneurship
Govt Releases 417-Crore Grant To 12 DU Colleges
Ashish Sood announces INR 417 crore grant for DU colleges and unveils new education initiatives