₹108 Crore Grant-in-Aid Released by Delhi Govt for 12 DU Colleges

The Delhi government has released ₹108 crore as the third instalment of grants-in-aid for 12 fully funded colleges under Delhi University. The funding is intended to support important expenses such as teachers’ salaries, maintenance of college buildings, and other essential needs for the 2025–26 academic year.

In addition to this, the government has provided an extra ₹24 crore for urgent requirements, including infrastructure improvements, electricity, water, and other utilities. These measures are aimed at ensuring that the colleges can function smoothly without any shortage of resources for students and staff.

Education Minister Ashish Sood described this release as a “Diwali gift” from the Delhi government. He added that the grant would help the colleges manage their financial needs efficiently, addressing delays in previous funding that had affected staff and students. With this instalment, the Delhi government has now disbursed a total of ₹325 crore to these colleges during the current financial year.

List of DU Colleges Receiving Funding

The 12 colleges benefiting from this grant are Acharya Narendra Dev College, Aditi Mahavidyalaya, Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, Bhagini Nivedita College, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Keshav Mahavidyalaya, Maharaja Agrasen College, Maharshi Valmiki College of Education, Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, and Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies.

The Delhi government’s move reflects its commitment to strengthening higher education in the city. By ensuring that these colleges receive timely financial support, it aims to improve both academic and infrastructural facilities, benefiting thousands of students and faculty members.

This funding is part of the government’s broader plan to maintain the quality of education in Delhi University colleges and to make sure that the institutions remain financially stable while providing quality education to students.