Delhi schools to form student clubs for language, arts, sports, and more
Each participating school may start two clubs, one based on a language of choice, such as, Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu or Punjabi, and another selected from categories such as science, mathematics, sports and yoga, visual arts, performing arts (music and dance), Samarth (inclusive education) or students' council.
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The DoE has made student participation in one of the clubs mandatory and instructed heads of schools to ensure smooth execution of club activities according to the circular.
It said that each selected school will be provided with a fund of Rs 20,000 for the two clubs; Rs 10,000 per club to support the initiative.
The department has also asked school heads to maintain proper and updated records of all club-related activities and utilise the fund throughout the academic year, it added.
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