Last Updated: 5 Jan 2024

Mega PTMs, only a concept of private schools earlier, are now held twice a year in 1000 Delhi government schools since 30 July 2016^[1]

A report by NCERT states that that parental involvement in Delhi government schools increased by 97% since the introduction of mega PTMs^[2]

“We saw more parents than we do when we distribute money (scholarships, etc),” said Principal Kamlesh Bhatia

¶ Features

• Special Invites are sent FM radio and newspaper advertisements from Delhi Education Minister to parents for the meeting^[3]
• 28 Dec 2024: PTM were held in morning and evening sessions^[4]
• Since Oct 2023, PTM being held on 2 consecutive days; offers parents and guardians the flexibility to attend on either day, thereby ensuring more significant participation^[5]
• 30 April 2023: The 1st joint mega parent-teacher meeting (Delhi Government and MCD School) was hosted by 1000 Delhi government and 1500 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) schools^[6]

¶ Focus of the Mega PTM

• to foster collaboration between parents and teachers and help the academic growth of the students
• to share students’ progress with their parents
• inform parents about different government initiatives in education
• informing parents about ‘Mission Buniyaad’, which tracks progress on the basic reading and numeracy competence

¶ Parent Testimonial

“I came to the school for my son’s admission in 2014. I never visited the school since then. Even when I wanted to at times, I hesitated. But from 2016, I am attending the PTMs. It helps me to understand my child’s growth and development. I know where we need to focus and also feel good when teachers praise him for doing well in subjects,” Yadav said, adding that although he could not speak English, his son is very good at it and the teacher has praised him for the same in Jan 2020^[3:1]

"It is of great help that schools have started taking more initiative to help us understand our children’s progress.”- Sweety Jha, 35, whose daughters study in Class 8 and Class 9 at Sarvodaya Vidyalaya in Begumpur^[7]

¶ Feedback from Parents about Schools^[8]

• Happy about the high-quality education in Delhi government schools
• Praised the school infrastructure, conducive learning environment, and ample opportunities for their children’s growth
• Parents from MCD schools were excited about the recent changes in the schools and are now hopeful about the future of their children

REFERENCES:

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1. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/first-mega-ptm-makes-delhi-government-schools-buzz/articleshow/53471745.cms ↩︎

2. https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/first-mcd-schools-mega-ptms-april-8573708/ ↩︎

3. https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/mega-ptm-in-delhi-schools-a-hit-with-teachers-parents/story-MczOfMZ4XkoORj7S1JmKWL.html ↩︎ ↩︎

4. https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/ptmheld-at-1-500-delhi-govt-schools-101735409750547.html ↩︎

5. https://www.jagranjosh.com/news/delhi-govt-and-mcd-schools-hold-mega-ptms-kejriwal-urges-parents-participation-171053 ↩︎

6. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/thousands-attend-first-ever-mega-ptm-at-delhi-govt-mcd-schools/article66797598.ece ↩︎

7. https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/discussions-on-teaching-learning-at-two-day-mega-ptm-of-delhi-govt-schools-101697302234827.html ↩︎

8. https://www.millenniumpost.in/delhi/two-day-mega-ptm-schools-see-massive-parental-turnout-536635 ↩︎