New Delhi: In a major push towards transparency and modernization in public education, the Delhi government is set to roll out a comprehe...
New Delhi: In a major push towards transparency and modernization in public education, the Delhi government is set to roll out a comprehensive digital mapping initiative for all government schools across the capital. Education Minister Ashish Sood announced that the project aims to create a real-time, technology-backed record of school infrastructure, ensuring every construction and repair activity is digitally documented.
Key Objectives:
Enhanced Monitoring: The initiative will allow for closer monitoring of school facilities, moving away from traditional file-based reporting to a transparent digital mechanism.
Accountability: Minister Sood emphasized that every claim regarding infrastructure work will require verifiable digital proof. "It will be clear where work has actually been done and where it has not," he stated, noting that this will reduce the scope for cosmetic repairs.
Comprehensive Audit: The digital audit will cover a wide range of facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, libraries, sports infrastructure, fire safety systems, and amenities for students with disabilities.
Implementation Plan: Officials confirmed that tenders for the project will be issued shortly to appoint a specialized agency for the mapping exercise. The system is designed to track the progress, quality, and timelines of construction projects, helping to fix responsibility on contractors and minimize delays.
Pilot Success: The decision to scale up the project follows a successful pilot conducted at a government school in Narela. Based on the positive outcomes, the government is now moving to implement the digital mapping drive across all government-run schools in Delhi.
This initiative marks a significant step in the Delhi government's broader strategy to modernize public education infrastructure and improve learning conditions for students across the city.
