CM keeps focus on good governance for R-Day speech

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday termed his government's work in the health and education sector in the last two years as "revolutionary".

Speaking at a 'Republic Day' function at Chattarsal Stadium here, Kejriwal focused on Aam Aadmi Party's 'good governance' agenda during his 23-minute speech.

"When our government was formed in Delhi, we focused on education, health and brought revolution in these two sectors. In the first budget, we doubled education funds besides increasing health budget by one-and-a-half times," he said adding that if people are educated and healthy, country will progress swiftly.

"I want to send a message on the occasion of Republic Day that if Centre and all state governments today vow to focus on education and health, our country will make great strides. It is good that there are the best private schools and hospitals. But giving quality education and healthcare facilities is also the responsibility of any government," he said.

He also said the Delhi government is setting up 1,000 mohalla clinics and 122 poly-clinics across the city to provide quality health facilities to the people in the national capital.

Lauding his deputy Manish Sisodia his work in education sector, the Delhi Chief Minister said the government has constructed around 10,000 rooms to decongest classrooms, and sent staff of government schools to IIM and abroad for better training.