Chief Minister Rekha Gupta performs Bhumi Pujan for permanent building of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Khajuri Khas
New Delhi( The Uttam Hindu) :
Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta on Monday marked a significant milestone in the field of education by performing the Bhumi Pujan (groundbreaking ceremony) for the permanent building of Kendriya Vidyalaya at Khajuri Khas in North-East Delhi. She also inaugurated the temporary premises of the school, enabling classes to commence without delay.
Describing the occasion as historic for Karawal Nagar and the wider North-East Delhi region, the Chief Minister noted that the area had long faced a shortage of quality educational institutions and had until now depended on a single Kendriya Vidyalaya. The establishment of the new school will ensure that children no longer have to travel long distances in pursuit of quality education and will help foster a stronger academic environment across the locality.
The event was attended by Education Minister Shri Ashish Sood, Tourism Minister Shri Kapil Mishra, senior officials of the Education Department and other distinguished guests.
Referring to the tenure of previous administrations, the Chief Minister observed that the condition of schools in the region had once been deeply concerning. Owing to a shortage of classrooms, students were required to attend on alternate days, and in some instances, two classes were conducted in a single room, adversely affecting learning outcomes. She stated that under the coordinated efforts of the ‘triple-engine government’, development works relating to education, roads, drinking water, sewerage, flyovers, foot overbridges, hospitals and other essential infrastructure are progressing at pace, with visible benefits reaching citizens.
Expressing confidence in the long-term impact of the new institution, the Chief Minister said that the Kendriya Vidyalaya would provide education of national standards and lay a strong foundation for future generations. She reiterated that the government’s objective is to ensure quality education and improved infrastructure for every child, thereby strengthening the resolve to build a Viksit Delhi.
She further highlighted that close coordination between the Central Government, the Delhi Government and the Municipal Corporation has accelerated development projects across the region. She also informed that the metro project in the Karawal Nagar area is expected to commence shortly. The government’s vision, she emphasised, goes beyond literacy and focuses on preparing children to meet future challenges by equipping government schools with modern facilities and fostering holistic development.
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Speaking on the occasion, Education Minister Shri Ashish Sood said the initiative represents not merely the inauguration of a school, but the beginning of comprehensive development in an area that had long struggled with inadequate educational infrastructure. For years, students in North-East Delhi were compelled to travel 4–5 kilometres for schooling. The establishment of this second Kendriya Vidyalaya after nearly 27 years reflects the government’s firm commitment to expanding equitable access to quality education. He expressed confidence that Delhi’s government schools will, in the coming years, be equipped with world-class facilities, ensuring that children from ordinary families receive high-quality education within their own neighbourhoods.
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Cabinet Minister and Karawal Nagar MLA Kapil Mishra stated that under the leadership of the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister, Karawal Nagar is witnessing an unprecedented phase of development. He described the Kendriya Vidyalaya as a major achievement for the region. Over the past 15–20 years, development in Trans-Yamuna had slowed considerably, and North-East Delhi had lagged behind. He added that within the first year of the present government, the Trans-Yamuna Area Development Board was reconstituted and development works worth ₹728 crore were approved, alongside projects exceeding ₹300 crore for the Karawal Nagar Assembly constituency. Long-standing aspirations such as the Delhi Metro extension and the Dehradun Expressway are now progressing towards reality.
Major Expansion in Educational Infrastructure
With the commencement of this new school, the total number of Kendriya Vidyalayas in Delhi has increased to 47. The institution will not only provide quality and affordable education to local children but will also help ease admission pressures on other schools in North-East Delhi. At present, these 47 Kendriya Vidyalayas are serving more than 119,000 students across the National Capital.