Heat, Rain, Cold: These Delhi Government Schools Hold Classes In Tin Sheds
Government schools in the national capital continue to struggle with basic infrastructure, with students attending classes in tin sheds during the scorching heat, heavy rains and biting cold.
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Delhi's government educational institutions continue to face significant infrastructure challenges, with students forced to attend lessons in makeshift tin structures through extreme weather conditions – from scorching 45-degree summers to torrential monsoon downpours and freezing winter temperatures.
Currently, six government schools across Delhi operate under these inadequate conditions. The Delhi High Court recently criticized authorities regarding three of these institutions, remarking: "In 2025, the Delhi government continues operating schools in tin sheds. How can such facilities compete with private schools? Education in these environments is both unsafe and unsuitable. Children's safety and learning opportunities are both compromised."
For the remaining three schools, education advocate Ashok Agarwal has approached the Directorate of Education. The affected institutions include Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya (located in Zeenat Mahal, Kamla Market), Government Girls Secondary School, and Government Boys Secondary School in Ashok Nagar, collectively serving approximately 1,500 students.
During NDTV's visit to the Kamla Market facility, administrators confirmed that roughly 500 primary-level students were being taught in tin structures. They stated that a resolution was forthcoming, with plans to relocate classes into permanent structures by repurposing some practical rooms.
Responding to these concerns, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood stated, "This situation cannot be remedied in just six months. These conditions result from 27 years of neglect. We're implementing gradual improvements, but those who promised an 'education revolution' must also address these questions."
This isn't the first time government school conditions have been scrutinized by the High Court. In 2024, the court instructed the Directorate of Education to provide essential items including desks, uniforms, textbooks and other basic necessities within a specified timeframe. Nevertheless, conditions remain largely unimproved.
Mr. Agarwal suggests that politicians and officials lack concern for government schools because their children attend costly private institutions. "This violates constitutional principles. Building a strong nation requires providing quality education to all children. Unfortunately, governments fail to grasp this fundamental truth," he explained.
Reflecting on historical efforts, he added, "During the 80s and 90s, we presented the High Court with photographs of schools operating under tents, prompting court reprimands for the government. It's astonishing that such conditions persist in Delhi even today."