Project to connect govt schools and parents launched in Delhi

As part of the programme, every school management committee member and school mitra will connect with 50 parents in their immediate vicinity once a month.

The Delhi government on Thursday launched ‘Parents Samvad’, a programme aimed at increasing the engagement of parents in the education of their children in government schools. Over 35,000 school management committee members and school mitras will connect with 50 parents each every month, take feedback and make suggestions about parenting and studies via a free calling system.

Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said that the ‘Parents Samvad’ programme will improve communication between parents and schools, and guide them in choosing the best path for their children. (ANI)

During the launch of the programme at Thyagaraj Stadium on Thursday, deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said that the programme will improve communication between parents and schools. “During the pandemic, concerns arose about how to properly administer children’s education and how to overcome barriers to access online education. There were concerns about how to support children in stressful situations, as well as how to increase parents’ cooperation in education. The outreach programme arose as a solution,” said Sisodia.

As part of the programme, every school management committee member and school mitra will connect with 50 parents in their immediate vicinity once a month. “SMC members and school mitras will receive theme-based training, and they will interact with other parents about parenting and education on the basis of one theme each month,” said a statement.