Management of Elementary Education in Delhi — Structure, Process, Role and Function
Dr. Vikram Kumar 1. Introduction to Delhi's Educational Landscape The governance of elementary education (Classes I–VIII) in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi is uniquely complex. Unlike most Indian states where a single Department of Education handles schooling, Delhi operates under a multi-administrative matrix . Power is divided between the State Government (GNCTD) and multiple local urban bodies. Understanding this split architecture is essential for D.El.Ed trainees. It directly impacts school financing, teacher recruitment, infrastructural maintenance, and localized implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 . 2. Institutional Framework: The Dual Governance System Schooling in Delhi is structurally bifurcated based on the stage of elementary education and geographic jurisdiction : Elementary education in delhi: 1. Pre-Primary & Primary(Class I-V): Looled after primarily by local municipal bodies(NDMC, MCD, DCB) 2. Upper Primary ((Classes ...