Most schools in India still lack basic facilities: Sisodia

Nearly 90 per cent to 95 per cent of schools in the country are still struggling for basic facilities, said Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday and called for increasing education budget.

Sisodia, who handles education and a host of other portfolios in Delhi's AAP government, said at least 6 per cent of the GDP needs to be allotted to education.

He was speaking on the topic, 'The success story of the government schools in Delhi', at a city-based school.

Sisodia highlighted the success of the "happiness" class, a concept introduced by the Delhi government in its schools for students from Nursery to Class 8.

"A daily 45-minute happiness class beginning with mindfulness, followed by storytelling and other activities, is receiving a good response in Delhi and bringing about positive change among students," said Sisodia.

The minister said education in India can be divided into three sections.

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