In a significant initiative to enhance higher education in the capital, the Delhi government has allocated ₹108 crore as the third installment of Grant-in-Aid for 12 colleges affiliated with Delhi University for the current financial year. This funding will be utilized for covering salaries of teachers and staff, maintenance of facilities, and other crucial expenses necessary for improving academic and infrastructure standards.
Education Minister Ashish Sood stated that the grant will benefit the following institutions: Acharya Narendra Dev College, Aditi Mahavidyalaya, Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, Bhagini Nivedita College, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education, Keshav Mahavidyalaya, Maharaja Agrasen College, Maharshi Valmiki College of Education, Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences, and Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies. Sood emphasized that under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s leadership, the Delhi government has consistently provided financial support to all educational institutions to ensure that teaching, staff welfare, and student learning are not compromised. The release of this installment, he noted, will help stabilize the financial status of these colleges and enhance their academic environment.
Addressing past issues, Sood remarked that previous administrations frequently delayed or withheld funding, causing significant challenges for both teachers and students. “When our government assumed office, we promptly evaluated the infrastructural and financial needs of all educational institutions. Financial stability is vital for cultivating capable and competent students,” he stated. He referred to the grant as a “Diwali gift” from the Chief Minister to the teachers and students of Delhi, affirming the current administration’s dedication to ensuring that no college in the capital faces resource shortages. Additionally, he criticized prior governments for their neglect of higher education institutions in Delhi, suggesting they were more focused on political interests rather than infrastructure improvement, which left many colleges in subpar conditions.
Besides the ₹108 crore grant, the Delhi government has also allocated approximately ₹24 crore for building maintenance, water and electricity services, and other essential amenities in these 12 colleges. The funds are intended to prioritize long-overdue infrastructure upgrades, reinforcing Delhi’s commitment to quality higher education.