New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will develop 24 primary schools as 'Nigam Shri Schools' on the lines of the PM Shri and CM Shri initiatives, Mayor Pravesh Wahi announced on Wednesday.
The announcement was made at a programme organised by the MCD Education Department at a primary school in Tagore Garden, where Chief Minister Rekha Gupta facilitated the transfer of Rs 1,370 each to the bank accounts of approximately 5.25 lakh MCD school students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The amount includes Rs 1,250 for school uniforms and Rs 120 for school bags, providing financial assistance to parents towards essential educational expenses.
During the programme, IDBI Bank provided 1,500 computer printers to MCD schools under its corporate social responsibility initiative. The Chief Minister emphasised the need for collaboration between government institutions and private organisations to improve educational infrastructure and learning opportunities.
The MCD also highlighted the 'Science on Wheels' initiative, under which a bus provided by the NGO SARD will offer students hands-on learning through practical demonstrations.
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