SDMC set to refurbish 8 primary schools

For comprehensive infrastructural development in its primary schools, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has approved an amount of Rs 22. 27 crore in eight primary schools situated in various colonies in the South zone of the civic body.

According to SDMC mayor Shyam Sharma, construction of 70 classrooms, 39 toilet blocks, six halls, two principal rooms and two storerooms in eight schools and improvement of boundary wall have been approved.

“The new civil infrastructure will be able to provide an atmosphere more conducive to learning in the schools. The construction of around 40 toilet blocks will go a long way in providing emphasis on cleanliness. The improvement in boundary wall in the schools had become essential keeping in view the security aspect in the primary school wherein kids in the age group of six to ten are studying,” said Mr Sharma. He claimed approval of fund will help to accomplish work before the prescribed date of completion. The mayor has also instructed the concerned department to take up the work on priority basis as they are of urgent nature. “Everything can wait but works related to education cannot,” he said.

As per the approved plan, 10 class rooms, two storerooms, one hall and four toilet blocks and improvement in boundary wall will be done at the school in PTS Colony, Malviya Nagar. The construction of 12 classrooms, one principal room, one hall and improvement of boundary wall will be done at Humayunpur’s school in Safdarjang Enclave. Construction will be done in remaining schools as per their requirement