The Impressive TimesNEW DELHI, 25 JUNE 2026 : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the Delhi Government is set to take a major step towards equipping government schools in the capital with modern infrastructure, enhanced safety and improved facilities. As part of this initiative, 75 CM SHRI Schools will undergo comprehensive repairs, upgradation and the development of new facilities. A proposal worth approximately ₹264 crore 90 lakh 88 thousand was approved at the recent Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) meeting chaired by the Chief Minister. She said the government’s objective is not merely to repair school buildings, but to create a learning environment where students have access to safe, clean, modern and inspiring campuses.
The meeting was attended by PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, Education Minister Ashish Sood and senior officials of the concerned departments. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that under the project, school entrance gates will be redesigned, upgraded and beautified in a modern style. They will display the new CM SHRI logo along with the name of the school. The project will also address seepage and dampness in school buildings through waterproofing, carry out interior and exterior painting, repair plaster, construct or repair boundary walls and fencing, upgrade toilets and drinking water facilities, improve sewerage and drainage systems, develop sports facilities wherever required, repair rainwater harvesting systems, renovate multipurpose halls, and undertake other repair works as needed.
She said that the electrical works will include fire safety measures. Defective LED lights, ceiling fans, exhaust fans and the PA (Public Address) system will be replaced to ensure effective dissemination of announcements and emergency information across the campus. High-mast lighting will be installed in school premises. Multipurpose halls and computer laboratories will be equipped with air conditioning and stage lighting. LED signage and LED boards bearing the CM SHRI logo, in-built RO water coolers, upgraded main electrical panels, new wiring, rewiring, power points and LAN points will also be provided. As part of priority works, child-friendly accessibility features for children with special needs, including ramps, tactile paths and handrails, will be developed. CCTV systems, compound lighting and sports grounds will also be upgraded.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the project will completely transform the appearance of school campuses. Modern CM SHRI entrance gates will be developed. Wherever the existing boundary walls are in good condition, only minor repairs will be carried out as required while retaining the grit finish. Fencing will be painted in attractive contrasting colours. Modern outdoor galleries will be developed in playgrounds for use as outdoor classrooms, recreation spaces, interactive activities and collaborative learning. New turf will also be laid on basketball courts. The target is to complete all this work by the end of next year.
The Chief Minister said that the Delhi Government’s objective is not merely to repair school buildings but to develop government schools into modern educational campuses where students have access to a safe, inclusive, technology-enabled and high-quality learning environment. The proposal marks an important step towards giving a new direction to the infrastructure of government schools in Delhi.
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