Maharashtra: ‘Civic schools in state to adopt Delhi school education model’

Pawar was referring to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s initiative to bring major tranformation in the school education system in the capital.

“The Delhi model will ensure both effective financial management and also better educational standards,” said Pawar. While emphasising that the Maharashtra government will always accord the highest priority to education, he said, “Every student, irrespective of his family income and category, is entitled to quality education, and the government is committed to accomplish this agenda.”

“Education is the state government’s priority. The state government will ensure ordinary people are also provided quality education. There will be no paucity of funds for education of children. However, government will not tolerate misuse of funds allocated for education,” added Pawar.

The Delhi model will initially be implemented on a pilot basis in civic-run schools in Mumbai. Once it is successful, it will be replicated across civic schools across the state. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has been asked to study the Delhi model and evolve a framework.