India, May 15 -- Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood has decided to conduct his ongoing interaction programme with heads of Government schools entirely through virtual mode following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to adopt measures aimed at reducing avoidable travel and promoting efficient governance practices.

The interaction programme, organised by the Directorate of Education (DoE), is aimed at strengthening the school education system through direct discussions with heads of schools on academic planning, implementation of educational initiatives, learning outcomes, infrastructure, administrative coordination and student welfare.

According to a statement, the first interaction session, covering East Delhi Zones 1 and 2, was h...