New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- The Delhi government has proposed setting up first-aid facilities in all 1,086 government schools to ensure students can get immediate medical attention if they fall ill or get injured during school hours. The plan is estimated to cost Rs 48.87 crore annually.

Education Minister Ashish Sood said the facilities will provide basic medical support to students for minor injuries, dizziness and sudden illness. Each school will have a trained health worker, such as an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) or multipurpose health worker.

The rooms will provide basic first aid, wound dressing, ORS and a place for students to rest. They will also offer girl students privacy and support for menstrual health needs. However, no diagnos...