The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota admissions process in Delhi’s private schools is underway, and Education Minister Ashish Sood has assured parents that they can report any irregularities or lack of transparency directly to him. His statement comes as thousands of families go through the document verification process following the computerized lottery draw for admissions.

Speaking on the matter, Sood stated, “If parents face any issues or witness malpractices during verification, they can file a complaint directly with me or visit my office to register their grievances.” His remarks reaffirm the government’s commitment to ensuring a fair, corruption-free admission process for underprivileged children.

The EWS quota allows students from economically weaker backgrounds to secure seats in private schools under a reservation policy. This year, over 2 lakh applications were submitted for nursery, KG, and Class 1 admissions. Out of these, 44,045 children were selected through a computerized lottery draw conducted on March 5.

Since March 6, designated verification centres across 29 zones have been verifying the documents of selected students. As of March 10, the verification process has made significant progress:

• 7,042 parents have visited verification centres to complete admission formalities.
• 4,878 children have been issued admission tokens, confirming their seats in private schools.
• 1,291 parents received notices due to incomplete documentation.
• Four applications were rejected due to document discrepancies.

On March 10 alone, 3,354 parents visited verification centres, leading to:

• 2,924 successful document verifications.
• 2,303 admission tokens issued.
• 600 parents being asked to complete pending paperwork.
• Two applications rejected.

While the admission process is progressing, cases of malpractice remain a concern. Minister Sood warned parents to stay vigilant and report any demands for money in exchange for admission under the EWS quota. He emphasized that under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government is working in a mission-driven manner to prevent corruption and uphold transparency in the admission process.

He also reassured parents that no underprivileged child should be denied education due to procedural hurdles or exploitation. The Education Department is monitoring the entire process closely, and swift action will be taken against any violations.

The EWS quota remains a critical initiative in providing quality education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. By addressing transparency issues and ensuring strict oversight, the Delhi government aims to create a fair, accessible, and corruption-free admission process. Minister Sood’s open-door policy for complaints reflects a step toward accountability and fairness in school admissions, reinforcing the government’s commitment to educational equity for all.

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