Delhi govt to recognise schools in non conforming areas, adds 20,000 new seats for underprivileged students

Education Minister Ashish Sood said the decision resolves a decade-old issue that had left many schools functioning without formal recognition.

“For over a decade this issue remained buried in files while children were denied their constitutional right to education. Previous governments played favouritism, recognising a few while neglecting many…This is not just administrative reform, it is justice for our children, fairness for our institutions, and a genuine step towards democratising education in Delhi,” said Sood.

According to officials, the move marks the first such recognition drive since 2013. The decision, officials noted, ensures compliance with Article 21-A of the Constitution and the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act).

Sood said the policy “sets a new standard in equitable education governance – a milestone that will be remembered as a defining chapter in the city’s education journey.”

The government said recognition will bring these schools under DoE’s purview, ensuring compliance with norms on infrastructure, safety, teacher qualifications, and fee transparency. It also enables them to upgrade to higher levels, ensuring continuity for students, said officials.

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