Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the number of Delhi government school students clearing competitive exams has increased three folds in the last two years.

Addressing students who have cleared the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) and the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) at the Thyagaraj Stadium , he said the country cannot develop until every child gets equal and quality education.

“This stadium today is filled with success as 1,391 students qualified for NEET, 730 students cleared the JEE-Main and 106 students cleared the JEE-Advanced this year. Two years ago, 64 students had cleared JEE-Advanced, 384 students cleared the JEE-Main and 496 students had qualified for NEET,” Kejriwal said. The chief minister said education is necessary for the growth of the country.

“Education is highly necessary for the development of the country. The government schools in Delhi used to be in poor condition earlier, and now, even the parents of the students acknowledge the transformation we brought in the same government schools,” he said.

Highlighting the significant progress made in Delhi’s government schools, CM Shri Arvind Kejriwal emphasised the government’s understanding of the importance of education. He also shared a personal anecdote, revealing his choice to stay in India after completing his studies at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). “ When I completed IIT, 90% students used to go abroad, I could have gone too, but didn’t.I had a feeling that if all the good students go out then who will serve the country? Kejriwal added.

Education Minister Atishi said when a student from a government school secures admission to institutions such as IITs and AIIMS, it not only propels their own progress but also instils hope among millions of underprivileged children.