CM Gupta inaugurates Social Centre School’s new academic block

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated the academic block of Delhi University Social Centre School on Tuesday at Maurice Nagar.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Gupta noted that the education sector has witnessed significant transformation since the BJP-led government came to power at the Centre in 2014.

She emphasised the importance of collaboration between government and academic institutions, stating, “Can we work together with DU to create a system where the government develops the structural framework and the university helps shape the academic content? Every college should be linked with two or three schools. College students should regularly visit these schools, weekly or fortnightly, to motivate and inspire younger students, instilling new hope in them.”

Gupta said, “Government schools must be our focus, while private schools should come second.”

She added: “Just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured the establishment of hundreds of colleges, several universities, IITs, IIMs, and medical colleges during his tenure, we must work together for Delhi’s educational progress from primary to post-graduation.”

DU Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh expressed his pride that Delhi’s Chief Minister, Education Minister, and the local MLA are all alumni of Delhi University. He noted that the new building, which cost over Rs 27 crore, was completed within a record timeline of 21 months.

Chief Minister Gupta also announced the return of “U Special” buses for DU students.

The new four-storey academic block comprises 21 rooms, including classrooms and laboratories.