New Delhi, Aug 2 (UNI) Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood today participated in a cleanliness campaign at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Armed Forces Preparatory School in Najafgarh, joining students, teachers, and local residents in maintaining the school premises.
The event was part of the month-long “Freedom from Waste – Clean Delhi Campaign” running through August 2025, which aims to promote civic responsibility and community participation in keeping public spaces clean.
During his address, Sood emphasized that cleanliness should be a daily habit rather than a one-time activity. “This campaign isn’t just about sanitation workers – it’s everyone’s duty to maintain our city’s cleanliness,” he stated.
The minister particularly encouraged students to become “cleanliness ambassadors,” spreading awareness in their neighborhoods.
The visit also brought several infrastructure challenges to light. School administrators and parents raised concerns about chronic teacher shortages, inconsistent water and electricity supply, and the lack of a properly equipped science laboratory. Additional issues included inadequate medical facilities and security concerns, especially for girls in the hostel.
Sood immediately directed education officials to address these problems, stating, “We cannot compromise on our children’s learning environment.” He assured that the Delhi government is committed to upgrading facilities across all schools, with special attention to institutions preparing students for competitive exams. Area MLA Neelam Pehalwan and other local representatives were also present at the event.
The minister’s visit highlighted both the ongoing cleanliness initiative and the broader challenges facing Delhi’s educational infrastructure, with promises of swift action to improve conditions at the preparatory school.
