*Delhi Government school teachers excel at global Teaching Professionals Olympiad (TPO), Education Minister Atishi applauds
*Delhi Government school teachers competed among 6000 teachers from 5 countries
*Our teachers are now confident to be among the global best- Atishi
*Delhi Government school teachers have announced to the world that they now have the competence to be the best globally- Atishi
*Kejriwal government’s investment in the abilities of Delhi government school teachers and providing them global exposure is finally showing results- Atishi
*DoE felicitates the teachers to recognize the outstanding performance and achievements of the top rankers in Delhi-CENTA TPO
NEW DELHI - 2ND JUNE, 2023-The Delhi Government’s Directorate of Education in collaboration with CENTA, hosted the Teaching Professionals Olympiad (TPO) to celebrate and acknowledge the exceptional talents of teachers in Delhi and those around the world. This global competition aimed to evaluate educators' abilities based on international standards and promote excellence in teaching. Today, a felicitation event was held to recognize the outstanding performance and achievements of the top-ranking DoE teachers in the Delhi-CENTA TPO.
The Delhi-CENTA TPO witnessed an impressive participation of 1,096 teachers from the Directorate of Education. Among them, 942 teachers completed the multiple-choice question (MCQ) test, while 702 candidates underwent the Verbal Communications Test. The scores ranged from 89% to 22.5%, with an overall average of 65.56%, showcasing the remarkable capabilities of the participating teachers.
Education Minister Ms. Atishi expressed her appreciation for the efforts of teachers and said, "Our teachers are now confident to be among the global best. They competed among 6,000 teachers from 5 countries. They have announced to the world that Delhi Government school teachers are now competent to be one of the best globally. I congratulate them for taking the initiative to set new benchmarks for themselves."
She added that 8 years of efforts to provide Delhi's teachers with global exposure and confidence to compete with their counterparts around the world are finally showing results. This is an achievement of Delhi’s team education and the Kejriwal Government which invested and trusted in the abilities of DoE teachers.
The felicitation event aimed to motivate and incentivize teachers by recognizing their remarkable skills. As the competition progresses to the second stage, the winners will receive rewards and recognition from CENTA and its esteemed partners. Among the partners supporting the event this year are Reliance Foundation, Education World, The University of California Santa Cruz, The University of Buckingham, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Oxford University Press, and others.
Approximately 595 teachers have qualified for Round 2 of the CENTA TPO, which took place on April 30, 2023. The results of the second round will be announced by the end of June 2023. The winners will be rewarded with prestigious awards, including cash awards worth Rs. 20 lahks from Reliance Foundation and special training programs from the University of California Santa Cruz, The University of Buckingham, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and Oxford University Press.
The Delhi-CENTA Teaching Professionals Olympiad marks a significant milestone in recognition of exceptional teachers and their dedication to raising the standard of education. By participating in this global competition, Delhi teachers have demonstrated their competence and commitment to excel among the best in the world.
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SC/ST Welfare Minister gives instructions for proper safety equipment and training to all sanitation workers cleaning septic tanks in Delhi
*Delhi SC/ST Minister Raaj Kumar Anand holds a preparedness review meeting with officials of various departments on rehabilitation of manual scavengers and providing security and training to septic tank cleaners in Delhi*
*Delhi SC/ST Minister Raaj Kumar Anand expresses concern over families of victims of death in sewer cleaning not receiving full compensation*
*Raaj Kumar Anand directs officers to identify manual scavengers in Delhi and provide them employment*
*New Delhi :*02.06.23-Identifying and rehabilitating manual scavengers in Delhi and ensuring safety and training of sanitation workers who clean septic tanks, Delhi government's SC/ST Minister Shri Raaj Kumar Anand on Friday held a preparedness review meeting with the officials of various departments. During this, he had an in-depth discussion with the officials on the subject of Prohibition of Employment of Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 being followed in Delhi, and took stock of the situation by seeking reports from all the districts. The meeting was also attended by DM, SDM, Delhi Police, Delhi Jal Board, Municipal Corporation, SC/ST Department and senior officers from various departments that are working on the operation of the Act from all the districts of Delhi.
In the meeting, the topic of identification and prevention of manual scavengers in Delhi and providing employment to people by training them was discussed. It was emphasized that all sanitation workers cleaning septic tanks in Delhi should be identified and trained prior to complying with the Act, as well as provided with safety equipment that can be used only when they engage in cleaning the septic tank. SC/ST Minister Shri Raaj Kumar Anand directed the concerned officers of Municipal Corporation, DJB and DUSIB to take appropriate steps in this direction.
In the meeting, Shri Raaj Kumar Anand expressed concern over non-receipt of full compensation by the next of kin of victims in cases of death while cleaning sewers, under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013. It is notable that in a total of 105 such cases in Delhi, the relatives of 17 people have not yet been paid the full amount of compensation. On this issue, the Minister has given strict instructions to the District Magistrates of the concerned districts to provide immediate help to all these affected families.
The SC/ST Welfare Minister also directed the officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to conduct a survey to find the manual scavengers in Delhi today under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013. Municipal officials will locate manual scavengers in all the districts of Delhi so that the Delhi government can train them and eliminate the practice of manual scavenging completely. Along with this, the Cabinet Minister has instructed the officials of the concerned department to provide employment to 45 manual scavengers currently registered in three districts of Delhi by training them.
In the meeting, Shri Raaj Kumar Anand said that the safety of all the sanitation workers cleaning the septic tanks is the responsibility of the Delhi government. In view of inflation and necessity in today's time, he directed the officials to explore the possibility of increasing the medical, accident and death insurance amount to Rs 10 lakh for all the sanitation workers cleaning septic tanks. It is notable that the upcoming meeting will be held soon regarding the application of the Prohibition of Employment of Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013.
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Former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is still concerned about the residents of Patparganj - Saurabh Bharadwaj
*Water Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj conducted a thorough inspection of the Patparganj UGR (Underground Reservoir) to address and resolve issues related to drinking water supply under the instructions of former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia*
*Due to the decreasing water level in the UGR, there was a disruption in the regular water supply in some areas of the Legislative Assembly*
*The Water Minister directed the DJB (Delhi Jal Board) officials to identify the causes of water shortage and restore the water flow*
*The people of Patparganj will soon get relief from water scarcity and low water pressure - Saurabh Bharadwaj*
*For online monitoring of water quality in Delhi, sensors will be installed in all water treatment plants and underground reservoirs - Saurabh Bharadwaj*
*The Kejriwal government is working at an exceptional level to ensure clean and adequate water supply to every household in Delhi - Saurabh Bharadwaj*
*New Delhi, June 2, 2023*In compliance with the directives of former deputy CM Manish Sisodia, the Water Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj conducted an on-site inspection of the 2.4 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) capacity underground reservoir (UGR) located in Patparganj. He also instructed the officials of Delhi Jal Board to promptly address the issues related to the drinking water supply in the respective areas. Recently, there have been complaints about water supply from several residents of the Patparganj constituency. To address these complaints promptly and assess the situation, Saurabh Bharadwaj, the Water Minister, visited the Patparganj UGR. During the visit, he instructed the DJB officials to identify the reasons for the declining water levels and restore the water flow.
Saurabh Bharadwaj mentioned that the Kejriwal government has constructed a 2.4 MGD capacity underground reservoir (UGR) in Patparganj to alleviate the water crisis for the residents of Patparganj and nearby areas during summers. This UGR supplies water to eight colonies, including Patparganj, Pandav Nagar, Mayur Kunj, Pratap Vihar, Patparganj Gaon, Chilla Gaon, and Shashi Garden, along with 31 societies in Mayur Vihar Phase-1. However, the water level in the UGR has decreased in recent times, causing low pressure in some areas. As a result, there has been a disruption in the regular water supply in some parts of the Legislative Assembly.
He stated that the causes of decreasing water levels will be identified, and the water flow will be restored. The issue of leaks will be promptly resolved to eliminate the water crisis. This will ensure that the residents of the affected areas do not face water scarcity. Along with the improvement in water pressure, the water quality will also be enhanced.
The Kejriwal government is working at an exceptional level to provide clean and adequate water to every household in Delhi. Tube wells are being installed in different areas of Delhi to meet the water demand and avoid any water shortage during summers. Additionally, real-time online monitoring of water quality will be implemented in Delhi. Sensors will be installed in all water treatment plants and underground reservoirs to facilitate timely monitoring of water quality. Furthermore, the Delhi government will collect water samples from colonies to assess their quality and take necessary actions.
The availability of water in Delhi will not be compromised - Kejriwal government