Delhi's MCD Faces Controversy Over School Buildings for Health Centers
MCD provides school buildings for setting up Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, AAP objects
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has authorized the use of several school buildings for Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, prompting objections from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). AAP claims this violates a high court ruling against converting educational land for non-educational purposes, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) insists that only vacant buildings are being repurposed.
- 01The MCD's decision involves sites like the Old MCD primary school at Molarband extension and others across Delhi.
- 02A total of 13 schools were included in similar orders issued in 2025 for conversion into health centers.
- 03Ankush Narang, Leader of Opposition in MCD, accused the BJP of closing 48 schools for this project.
- 04Education committee chairperson Yogesh Verma stated that no operational schools have been shut down, only old and vacant buildings are being utilized.
- 05Mayor Pravesh Wahi confirmed that all 1,514 MCD primary schools remain operational, serving around 650,000 students.
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has approved the conversion of several education department buildings into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, which has sparked controversy. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleges that this move violates a high court ruling prohibiting the use of educational land for non-educational purposes. In response, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and MCD officials argue that only old or vacant buildings are being repurposed, with no schools being closed. An order from February 2, 2026, outlines the selected sites for these health centers, including the Old MCD primary school at Molarband extension and others in various localities. The education committee chairperson, Yogesh Verma, refuted claims of school closures, asserting that the buildings in question were either decrepit or unused. Mayor Pravesh Wahi supported this stance, stating that all 1,514 MCD schools are operational and continue to serve approximately 650,000 students. The ongoing dispute highlights tensions between the AAP and BJP regarding educational resources and health infrastructure in Delhi.
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The decision to convert school buildings into health centers could affect local students' access to education and health services.
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