The Delhi government has announced a payment of one thousand 370 rupees to students of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) schools through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). In this regard, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that over 70 crore rupees was released yesterday through DBT for uniforms and school bags for more than five lakh MCD school students. On this occasion, she also inaugurated educational facilities such as 10 AI and robotics labs, one thousand 500 printers, Science on Wheels, and 60 Chromebooks. Addressing the gathering at MCD Primary School in Tagore Garden, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasised the importance of coordination and collaboration among government institutions, officials, public representatives and private-sector organisations. She said that meaningful and sustainable change in the education sector requires all stakeholders to work together. Ms Gupta said that this initiative not only enables students to acquire uniforms and school bags but also instils a sense of dignity in them.
News On AIR | October 15, 2026 10:48 AM
Delhi Govt announces ₹1,370 DBT payment for MCD school students