On Thursday, 25th June, the Delhi government has approved a major infrastructure upgrade for around 75 CM SHRI schools across the national capital. The project, worth ₹265 crore, aims to improve school buildings, classrooms, sports facilities and basic amenities to provide students with a safer and more modern learning environment.
The proposal was cleared during a meeting of the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The meeting was also attended by Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, Education Minister Ashish Sood and senior government officials.
दिल्ली के 75 CM SHRI Schools को आधुनिक सुविधाओं और उन्नत इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर से सशक्त बनाने के लिए ₹265 करोड़ की योजना को मंजूरी दी गई है।
— Ashish Sood (@ashishsood_bjp) June 27, 2026
सुरक्षित परिसर, स्मार्ट लर्निंग सुविधाएं, बेहतर खेल अवसंरचना और छात्र-केंद्रित सुविधाओं के साथ ये स्कूल शिक्षा के नए मानक स्थापित करेंगे।… pic.twitter.com/KxGutKDUJj
Schools to get major infrastructure makeover
Under the project, the government plans to renovate boundary walls, repair classrooms affected by seepage and dampness, repaint school buildings and improve overall campus infrastructure. The entrance gates of all CM SHRI schools will also be redesigned and will prominently display the new CM SHRI logo along with the school’s name.
दिल्ली सरकार का लक्ष्य सरकारी विद्यालयों को विश्वस्तरीय मानकों के अनुरूप विकसित करना है।
— BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) June 27, 2026
₹265 करोड़ की लागत से 75 CM श्री विद्यालयों का व्यापक उन्नयन किया जाएगा। इसके अंतर्गत विद्यालय भवनों की मरम्मत, जलरोधक कार्य, रंगाई-पुताई, शौचालयों का आधुनिकीकरण, स्वच्छ पेयजल की व्यवस्था,… pic.twitter.com/MDAONQfRo6
The renovation work will include waterproofing buildings, repairing damaged plaster, constructing or repairing boundary walls and fencing, upgrading toilets and drinking water facilities, improving drainage and sewerage systems, and renovating multipurpose halls. Sports infrastructure, including playgrounds and basketball courts, will also be upgraded wherever required.
The government has also decided to repair rainwater harvesting systems and carry out other maintenance work based on the needs of individual schools.
मुख्यमंत्री श्रीमती @gupta_rekha जी के नेतृत्व में दिल्ली के सरकारी स्कूलों को World-Class Facilities से लैस कर आधुनिक और भविष्य के अनुरूप Learning Campuses में विकसित किया जा रहा है।
— DIP – Delhi Government (@dip_delhi) June 26, 2026
₹265 करोड़ से अधिक की लागत से 75 CM Shri Schools का व्यापक Upgradation किया जा रहा है। इसके… pic.twitter.com/xYDDvbRNQ4
Better safety, technology and facilities for students
The project will also focus on improving safety standards across school campuses. Fire safety measures will be strengthened, while faulty LED lights, ceiling fans, exhaust fans and public address (PA) systems will be replaced. High-mast lighting will also be installed to improve visibility inside the school premises.
Multipurpose halls and computer laboratories will be fitted with air conditioners and stage lighting. Schools will also receive LED signboards carrying the CM SHRI branding, built-in RO water coolers, upgraded electrical panels, new wiring, additional power points and LAN connectivity.
Special attention will be given to making schools more accessible for children with special needs by developing ramps, tactile pathways and handrails. CCTV surveillance systems, compound lighting and sports grounds will also be modernised as part of the project.
The government aims to create modern school campuses
Highlighting the vision behind the initiative, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, “The project will completely transform the appearance of school campuses. Modern CM SHRI entrance gates will be developed. Wherever the existing boundary walls are in good condition, only minor repairs will be carried out while retaining the grit finish. Fencing will be painted. Modern outdoor galleries will be developed in playgrounds to be used for outdoor classes, recreation, interactive activities and collaborative learning.”
Officials said the government has set a target of completing the entire project by the end of 2027.
दिल्ली के सभी 75 सीएम श्री स्कूलों का ₹265 करोड़ की लागत से व्यापक आधुनिकीकरण किया जाएगा।
— CMO Delhi (@CMODelhi) June 25, 2026
अब इन विद्यालयों में आधुनिक खेल सुविधाएं, स्मार्ट कक्षाएं, विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी पार्क, सीसीटीवी आधारित सुरक्षा, बेहतर बुनियादी ढांचा तथा विशेष आवश्यकता वाले बच्चों के लिए समावेशी…
Emphasising that the plan goes beyond repairing buildings, Gupta said, “Our objective is not merely to repair school buildings but to develop government schools into modern educational campuses where students have access to a safe, inclusive, technology-enabled and high-quality learning environment. The proposal marks an important step towards giving a new direction to the infrastructure of government schools in Delhi.”
