The Hindu 28.06.2010
MCD plans more English medium schools
Staff Reporter
NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has decided to extend imparting of education in English medium to 249 more primary schools. The announcement was made by MCD Education Committee head Dr. Mahendra Nagpal here this past week. “This medium of education was started in 267 schools known as Nigam Pratibha Vidyalayas. Those who got education in the English medium in Class I will now be taught subjects in English in Class II as well. Books for English medium students have been procured. Gradually all classes up to Class V will be converted into English medium over a period of five years,” he added.
Dr. Nagpal informed that each section of Nigam Pratibha Vidyalayas will be of 40 students. The selection will be done through draw of lots by the committee constituted by the Director, Primary Education. Teachers for such schools will be arranged by transfer-posting as MCD teachers are competent and are selected through a tough selection procedure. The English medium schools will get priority in provision of basic necessities. “Funds can also be arranged with the help of Councillors for provision of basic facilities,” he added.
