Delhi govt increases expenditure incurred per student annually on education

As per the reports presented, the Delhi government has recorded an increase in the expenditure incurred per student annually on education.

According to the Delhi Economic Survey report presented recently, the expenditure incurred by the Delhi government per student annually on education has increased from Rs 50,812 in 2016-17 to Rs 78,082 in 2020-21. The report was announced by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia during the Budget session in the Delhi Assembly on Monday. According to the report, there are 5,691 recognised schools in Delhi with an approximate enrolment of 44.76 lakh students. The total expenditure on education, including sports, arts, and culture, increased from Rs 6,555 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 15,102 crore in 2020-21, the Delhi Economic Survey report further stated.