The Delhi government has released nearly Rs 100 crore for 12 government-funded DU colleges, the party said on Sunday (October 13). The party said that the AAP government has made a budgetary provision of approximately Rs 400 crore for the colleges for the financial year 2024-25, adding that the latest fund is for the third quarter. In a statement, the party said since the AAP came to power in Delhi, the budget allocated to these colleges has increased more than threefold, showcasing the government's commitment to education.
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Chief Minister Atishi said that education has been a top priority for the AAP government under Arvind Kejriwal’s guidance. “Since the formation of Kejriwal's government in Delhi, the largest share of the budget has been dedicated to education every year,” she said.
The Delhi government has focused on higher education by opening three new universities and expanding the existing ones. The 12 fully funded Delhi University colleges play a crucial role in higher education in Delhi, she asserted.
The funding for these colleges has tripled since the AAP came to power in Delhi. In the year 2014-15, these colleges were allocated Rs 132 crore, which has now increased to approximately Rs 400 crore in the current financial year, the statement said.
With a focus on the welfare of teachers, and ensuring their medical and pension benefits that were stalled due to financial mismanagement, the Delhi government is releasing Rs 100 crore in the third quarter for these 12 Delhi University colleges, it added.
(With PTI inputs)
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