Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday felicitated principals, teachers and 29 students who have performed well in the North East district.
The government, in a statement, said: “The Education Minister awarded 46 principals/heads of schools who achieved 95% pass percentage or above in their respective Delhi government schools. Seventy-two teachers who achieved a pass percentage of 95% in maths, science and English were felicitated by the Minister too. Twenty-nine students who topped in their zones in each stream were felicitated by Mr. Sisodia at the school.”
Mr. Sisodia also announced a new cultural fest for teachers to showcase their talents at a prime venue in Delhi.
Stigma removed
Speaking at the event, Mr. Sisodia said, “There was a time when there was a stigma attached with government schools... it was the last choice... whereas today, I get requests for admissions in Delhi government schools everyday.” He said that over 450 students from Delhi government schools cleared IIT JEE this year. “I want to tell the teachers that you are not just teaching, you are changing people’s lives, most of whom are first-generation learners,” he added.
