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60 Delhi govt school principals to go to Cambridge
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Delhi government will send 60 principals of government schools to UK’s Cambridge University for a leadership training programme this month, Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia said on Monday.
The principals will be sent in two batches of 30 each, he said.
“The first batch will be at Cambridge between October 8 and 17. The training for the next batch will start from October 19 to 28,” he said.
Addressing the principals, Sisodia said Delhi government has increased it teachers’ training budget more than 11 times from Rs 9 crore to Rs 102 crore.
“After improvement in infrastructure in Delhi government schools, people feel that children studying in government schools should get world-class education. An important step in that direction is that teachers should be trained at the best level.
“Teachers should have first-hand experience of best education practices of the world. It is with this perspective that our government stresses teachers’ training at best institutes of the world,” Sisodia said.
He appealed to the principals not to confine themselves to merely training seekers at Cambridge, but as education administrators.
“My suggestion is go with preparation, and be completely focused during your training tenure,” the Deputy Chief Minister said.
“All of you are being sent on tax payers’ money, therefore in return, I expect you to be harbingers of change in making Delhi government schools’ education world class. This will be a great service,” Sisodia said.
He also told the principals that they would get a chance to visit schools there and they should form an understanding about the autonomy and accountability of schools.
“I am in favour of schools getting complete autonomy, which comes with accountability. I would like to know your views about autonomy and accountability there,” Sisodia said.
Mentioning about the School Management Committees (SMCs), Sisodia asked the principals to learn about the concept, role and decision-making abilities of such committees in the United Kingdom.
He also encouraged the teachers and principals to be active on social media platforms.
“Please share your Cambridge experiences on Facebook and Twitter. This will help your colleagues and other teachers across the country to pick up best education practices across the world,” he said.
During the last three-and-a-half years, Delhi government has been sending teachers and principals to the best institutes of the world.
So far, 119 Delhi government school principals have attended the 10-day Inspiring Leadership Improving Performance at Cambridge.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.