Delhi CM Kejriwal gives approval for the constitution of Delhi Board of School Education

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday gave approval to the constitution of a Delhi Board of School Education in the cabinet meeting.

There are around 1000 govt schools & 1700 private schools in Delhi. All govt schools and most private schools here are affiliated with CBSE. In academic session 2021-22, we will include 20-25 schools in this Board, said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

There are around 1000 govt schools & 1700 private schools in Delhi. All govt schools and most private schools here are affiliated with CBSE. In academic session 2021-22, we will include 20-25 schools in this Board: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal pic.twitter.com/reMQOmdjsq

— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2021

Their CBSE affiliation will be scrapped & they’ll be affiliated to Delhi Board of School Education. Schools will be selected after discussion with Principals, teachers & parents. We hope that all schools will voluntarily get affiliated to this Board within 4-5 years, added Delhi CM

The Board will have a Governing Body, chaired by Education Minister. It'll also have an Executive Body for day to day function, it will be headed by a CEO. Both the Bodies will have experts – from industry, education sector, Principals of govt & pvt schools, bureaucrats: Delhi CM

— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2021