Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed the 'Heat Smart School' pilot at Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya in Shalimar Bagh, showcasing climate-resilient measures such as cool roofs, shaded corridors, improved drinking water facilities and heat safety awareness. The NDMA-backed initiative aims to protect children from extreme heat and expand climate-smart infrastructure to schools across Delhi.
New Delhi: A high-level visit to the 'Heat Smart School' pilot project was conducted on Wednesday at Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya in BT Block, Shalimar Bagh, with the aim of protecting children from the impact of extreme heat and heatwaves in Delhi.
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According to a release issued by the Chief Minister's Office, the visit was jointly organised by the District Administration (Central-North District), the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and GIZ India. The delegation reviewed a range of practical and scalable interventions introduced at the school to create a safe and climate-responsive learning environment for students during periods of extreme heat.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta congratulated all departments and partner organisations associated with the 'Heat Smart School' pilot, saying that the safety and well-being of children is the Delhi Government's top priority.
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