Soon, ill-maintained staffrooms in govt schools to get a facelift

Aiming to upgrade infrastructure in schools run by it, the Delhi government has decided to give a facelift to staffrooms. The move aims at providing a holistic environment to teachers.

“In the past one year, I have visited many schools and observed that the staffrooms are in a bad condition. They are poorly maintained, the plaster is peeling off, walls and floors are damaged, lockers are shabby and furniture needs urgent repair,” Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said in a order.

“It is our responsibility to provide teachers with adequate facilities so as to ensure basic comfort while they are in school. Directions have been given to revamp the staffrooms and add modern facilities,” he said.

The changes outlined by Sisodia, who is also the Education Minister, include giving a facelift and maintenance of staffrooms to ensure welcoming ambiance for teachers.

“Staffrooms should be well-furnished with high-quality tables and chairs for teachers. Each teacher must be provided with a quality cabinet or locker, where they can keep their personal and academic material safely. Provisions should also be made for tea and coffee vending machines,” Sisodia said.

The minister has directed the Directorate of Education (DoE) to come up with a detailed proposal to implement the changes in a time-bound manner.