CM Shri School inaugurated by Dharmendra Pradhan and Rekha Gupta; JEE, NEET preparation to begin within govt schools

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta jointly inaugurated CM Shri School at Sarojini Nagar on Tuesday, the event also marking the launch of what is said to be the country's first AI driven comprehensive school model.

Also at the event, 75 other CM Shri School projects across the Capital had their foundation stones laid. Being developed in consonance with the National Education Policy, the program intends to infuse the government school system with modern, technology, integrated and upgraded educational environments.

Highlighting the significance of that move as a milestone, Pradhan congratulated the Delhi government on the progress in the education sector within a year, which he said is highly commendable. He said the 75 CM Shri Schools will be developed as institutions of high standards and serve as ‘Centres of Excellence’, offering facilities comparable to private schools for students from economically weaker, lower and middle-income families.

“Through CM Shri Schools, students will receive modern, technology-enabled education comparable to private institutions,” he said, adding that effective implementation of the National Education Policy remains a key responsibility.

AI Classrooms, Competitive Exam Support and Skill Labs

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the CM Shri Schools represent far more than new infrastructure. They aren't just buildings. They represent a promise to make children in Delhi compete at a global level, she emphasized.

The schools are going to be AI equipped smart classrooms fitted with interactive panels, digital content and state of art educational tools to aid personalised learning. More than 7, 000 classrooms in Delhi are being transformed into AI, enabled smart classrooms, and all are expected to be ready for use before March 31.

Moreover, a special digital platform has been launched for students' preparations for tough competitive exams like JEE, NEET, CUET, CLAT, and NDA. The platform will offer online tests, performance tracking and structured preparation, directly within government schools.

Multi, sectoral skill labs will be the first point of students' exposure to robotics, artificial intelligence, design and mechatronics. ICT labs will be a source of digital literacy, coding and computational thinking skills while digitised libraries will make e, books, research materials and competitive exam resources accessible. Career labs will be able to identify a student's aptitude and interests through various tests and thus provide direction towards the suitable post, secondary education and employment options. Dedicated ‘Science of Living’ spaces will focus on mental well-being, moral education and personality development. Language labs promoting multilingual education and foreign language learning are also being established to expand global opportunities.

For the first time, mandatory industry-linked internships during schooling are being introduced in government schools to provide practical exposure.

Expanding Digital Infrastructure Across Delhi

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to integrating AI and digital innovation into mainstream education. He announced that 175 new ICT labs equipped with 7,000 computers are being launched, alongside more than 100 digital libraries and over 175 language labs.

He said digital and technology-enabled education is now being extended uniformly across Delhi, from Rohini to Dera Mandi and from Hiran Kudna to Yamunapar, ensuring equal access for students across regions.

According to the Chief Minister, the new model is designed not only to improve board examination results but also to enable admissions into IITs, medical colleges and foreign universities, while fostering entrepreneurship and quality employment.

Describing the initiative as a foundation for a developed Delhi, Gupta said the CM Shri Schools will create a global education ecosystem, taking students from classrooms to global careers, and set a new benchmark for public education in India.