Delhi government on Saturday, March 5, gave approval to the constitution of Delhi’s own school education board. The cabinet approved the constitution of the Delhi Board of School Education during a meeting. "In today`s cabinet meet, we have given approval to the constitution of a Delhi Board of School Education," Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said.

“There are around 1,000 government schools and 1,700 private schools in Delhi. All government schools and most private schools here are affiliated with CBSE. In academic session 2021-22, we will include 20-25 schools in this board,” said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

There are around 1000 govt schools & 1700 private schools in Delhi. All govt schools and most private schools here are affiliated with CBSE. In academic session 2021-22, we will include 20-25 schools in this Board: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal pic.twitter.com/reMQOmdjsq

— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2021

In today`s cabinet meet, we have given approval to the constitution of a Delhi Board of School Education: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2021

In today`s cabinet meet, we have given approval to the constitution of a Delhi Board of School Education: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal pic.twitter.com/9qTZ2NhduC

— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2021

“Their CBSE affiliation will be scrapped and they`ll be affiliated to Delhi Board of School Education. Schools will be selected after discussion with principals, teachers and parents. We hope that all schools will voluntarily get affiliated to this board within 4-5 years," Mr Kejriwal added.

Their CBSE affiliation will be scrapped & they`ll be affiliated to Delhi Board of School Education. Schools will be selected after discussion with Principals, teachers & parents. We hope that all schools will voluntarily get affiliated to this Board within 4-5 years: Delhi CM

— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2021

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