Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday formally launched three new academic curricula NEEEV (New Enterprise and Entrepren-eurship Development Scheme), Science of Living, and Rashtraneeti (National Policy).
Speaking at the launch during ‘Namo Vidya Utsav’, the chief minister urged teachers to bring more energy and innovation into classrooms.
“After getting a government job, it is possible that we slow down under the burden of responsibilities. But I want teachers to keep their spark alive,” she said, reciting a couplet to drive home the point.
“Your qualifications are no less than those of private school teachers. The only difference is in energy,” she added.
The chief minister also stressed the importance of retaining students in higher classes. “Results won’t improve if children are expelled in Classes 9 and 11. Instead, they should be encouraged and supported,” she said.
Explaining the vision behind these programmes, the chief minister said ‘Rashtraneeti’ will help create responsible and civilised citizens, while NEEEV will focus on preparing students to become job creators. The chief minister, who studied in a Delhi government school herself, said, “One flyover less can be built, but schools must be improved.” The Chief Minister stated that this initiative marks a revolutionary step in the field of education, designed not only to impart academic knowledge but also to empower students with life skills, entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, and a sense of responsible citizenship. The Chief Minister highlighted that the new courses are intended to instil a business mindset in children from an early age, introduce them to artificial intelligence (AI), and enable them to become competent and self-reliant.
Underlining the role of teachers, she said, “A child looks at their teacher as a hero more than their parents. The children you work with cannot afford expensive tuition. They depend on you.”
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood, who was also present at the event, said the launch under the ongoing ‘Seva Pakhwada’ campaign was in front of teachers because they are the key stakeholders in implementing these programmes. “Children who come to school in uniform are not just students for me, they are future prime ministers, scholars, scientists, doctors and teachers,” he added.
