New Delhi: Aiming to open new avenues of academic excellence and career opportunities for the youth, Delhi govt has intensified its push under the Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Vidya Shakti Mission, a Rs 21-crore initiative offering free professional coaching to 2,200 meritorious students.Education minister Ashish Sood said that 50 seats in each course will be reserved for girl students under JEE, NEET, CLAT and CA foundation, while CUET-UG will offer 1,000 seats with 150 reserved for girls. Coaching will be delivered through premier empanelled institutes, offering classroom sessions, live classes, study material and test preparation support after school hours and on weekends. He added that govt will also focus on AI-enabled classrooms and human-centred education for future-ready schools.“These students are not just preparing for exams; they are preparing to transform their lives. With this mission, we are not only offering educational resources but also building the courage, confidence and emotional strength to dream bigger,” Sood saidHe added, “We are building schools where children learn with joy, teachers teach with pride and communities engage with purpose. With modern furniture and digital tools, we will make Delhi’s government schools the first choice for future generations.”Calling this initiative a “turning point in Delhi’s public education”, the minister highlighted that 62,000 students appeared for the Common Entrance Test (CET-2025) conducted on Oct 30, demonstrating the enormous aspiration and potential of Delhi’s youth. The counselling process for selected students concluded and physical classes commenced on Nov 26.Reflecting on recent events in Delhi schools, Sood reiterated the importance of emotionally safe, empathetic and responsive learning environments. He said, “No child in Delhi should ever feel unseen, unheard or unsupported. Education is not just about marks; it is about mental wellness, dignity, and humanity.”
