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CM Rekha Gupta Pledges Infrastructure Push for Delhi University at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College’s Diamond Jubilee

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at the Diamond Jubilee curtain-raiser of Shaheed Bhagat Singh College.

Speaking at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College’s Diamond Jubilee curtain raiser, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta laid out plans for hostels, a subsidised canteen and expanded bus connectivity for Delhi University, alongside a college proposal for a dedicated girls’ hostel.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta spoke at the curtain raiser for Shaheed Bhagat Singh College’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Thursday, where she outlined infrastructure commitments for Delhi University, asserting that a nation’s progress rests on how well it invests in its youth and the quality of its education system.

According to Gupta, the state government has prioritised upgrading academic infrastructure and student housing to position Delhi as a hub for higher education. A hostel for Delhi University students on the upcoming Indira Gandhi University campus is reportedly among the measures being considered, though the proposal is yet to be finalised.

Gupta further confirmed that the university will get an Atal Canteen from August 16, offering meals at Rs 5, alongside 50 additional U-Special bus routes for the university’s students.

The Chief Minister urged students to play an active part in nation-building and encouraged colleges to partner with surrounding communities to support local children in pursuing their ambitions. She described the creativity and drive of India’s younger generation as key to realising the goals of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and a ‘Viksit Delhi’.

Separately, the college’s administration used the occasion to press for a girls’ hostel of its own, proposing that Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College be shifted to an alternative site to free up its current premises for the new facility. College representatives said many of its female students commute from outside Delhi, and that the lack of on-campus housing continues to affect their safety and continuity of studies.

The event also featured a virtual walkthrough of the college’s history, along with Gupta’s unveiling of a year-long Diamond Jubilee events calendar and a QR code granting access to the institution’s digital archives. Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh and college Principal Arun Kumar Attree were reportedly among those in attendance.

Image Credits: Usha Parewa, Haribhoomi.com 

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CM Rekha Gupta Inaugurates New Academic Block of Delhi University’s Social Centre School and Proposes the Return of U- Special Buses

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On August 5, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated a new academic block at DU’s Social Centre School, urging stronger ties between DU colleges and government schools. U-Special buses return; Delhi’s new education fee regulation bill was also highlighted.

On 5th August, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, inaugurated the new academic block of the Delhi University (DU) Social Centre School in Maurice Nagar. The new building consists of four stories and consists of 21 classrooms and laboratories. The construction of the building was said to be completed in 21 months with a budget of र27 crores. DU’s Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh said it was constructed on a 16,754 sq. m plot and has a total built-up area of over 3,700 sq. m.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, which was held at DU’s Vice Regal Lodge, she stated that despite progress achieved in education, more leaps are yet to be achieved. She proposed that each college of DU should be linked to at least 2-3 government schools for better mentorship and motivation for the students in the schools. “Government schools should become the priority, and private schools should be the second, and if children still have to struggle for admissions from primary to post-graduation, then the system needs to improve,” she said. 

She further notified the return of U-Special buses especially catered to DU students, which was a popular transport option back in the day.

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood, speaking as the Guest of Honour at the ceremony, stated that the new academic block represented future citizens of a “Viksit Bharat,” not just bricks and stones. He explained the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, which was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on the same day. The bill grants parents a say in deciding fee hikes of schools, as they are equal stakeholders in the education system.

For the 18 lakh children who study in government schools of Delhi, we will work to provide smart classrooms, AI-enabled labs, etc. in every government school under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ji. He said that nothing happens by changing one school; we will bring change in every school.”

He encouraged the colleges to join the “Kude se Azadi” (Freedom From Waste) Cleanliness Campaign by identifying one spot near their campuses to transform and urged them to aim for a world record on August 31 for the largest cleanup drive.

DU South Campus Director Prof. Rajni Abbi and Registrar Dr. Vikas Gupta were also amongst the attendees of the ceremony.

 

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