Delhi government plans to demolish 34 schools over safety and infrastructure concerns and build 27 new schools at a cost of around ₹900 crore. The move follows digital profiling of all 1,090 government schools, including 360-degree imaging, drone surveys and structural tests. The new schools are expected within 18 months, with construction sites divided into five clusters.
New Delhi: The Delhi government is set to demolish 34 of its schools to address safety and infrastructure concerns, while constructing 27 new school buildings across the city, an official said.
The new school buildings, being constructed on vacant plots at a cost of around Rs 900 crore, are expected to be completed within 18 months, with the sites divided into five geographical clusters for faster execution and monitoring, the official said.
Of 34 schools identified for demolition, work is underway on 16, while nine cases have been approved. Some of these schools have waterlogging issues, while others have safety concerns or are located at sites considered unsuitable for students, the official said.
The move follows a citywide digital profiling exercise covering all 1,090 government schools to assess their infrastructure and safety requirements, the official said.
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