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Who is Atishi

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Who is Atishi

One of the most prominent members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Atishi is hailed for her role in Delhi’s famed education reforms. Born to Delhi University (DU) professors Vijay Singh and Tripta Wahi on 8 June 1981, Atishi received her school and college education in Delhi. Soon after graduating in history from DU’s St Stephen's College in 2001, she went to the Oxford University for further studies.
 
Atishi, who has dropped her surname, got associated with the AAP in 2013 and became involved in policy formulation for the party. She played a key role in leading the education reforms in
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Making good citizen important than making children score good marks: Atishi

Speaking about the 'Happiness Curriculum', the minister said the programme has been successful and students have been trained to become a good human beings

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2023 | 9:28 PM IST

Delhi to have 100 EV charging station with lowest rates by July-end: Atishi

Atishi said she has instructed officials to ensure that 50 EV charging stations are ready by the end of April, and all 100 by the end of July

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2023 | 10:06 PM IST

Contracts of MCD teachers to be renewed soon: Delhi Education Minister

Addressing the concerns of the teachers, Atishi said that empowering government school teachers has always remained the topmost priority for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

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Updated On : 04 Apr 2023 | 11:35 PM IST

Delhi government extends power subsidy scheme for another year: Minister

Delhi cabinet in its meeting on Tuesday approved extending the power subsidy scheme for next one year, despite "conspiracies" to stop it, Power minister Atishi said in a press conference

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Updated On : 04 Apr 2023 | 9:49 PM IST

Atishi hits back at BJP over claims of 'poor results' of Delhi govt schools

Delhi Education Minister Atishi on Monday slammed the BJP for spreading misinformation and concocting lies about the results of city government-run schools

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Updated On : 03 Apr 2023 | 10:55 PM IST

Delhi govt orders audit of subsidy to discoms to check disparity: Atishi

Delhi power minister Atishi on Monday said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has ordered an audit of the subsidy being given to discoms to ascertain if there are any discrepancies

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Updated On : 27 Mar 2023 | 1:31 PM IST

Delhi govt issues directions to ensure unhindered admission in EWS category

The action plan was discussed during a high-level meeting where Education Minister Atishi instructed the officials that the EWS admissions for this session be done in a smooth manner

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Updated On : 22 Mar 2023 | 7:33 AM IST

AAP hits out at LG amid row over allotment of Sisodia's govt residence

The AAP claimed that law and convention mandate that a minister, on resigning from his or her office, is bound to vacate his official residence

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2023 | 7:55 AM IST

Most children in India do not have access to quality education: Atishi

While education remains an important factor for development, most children across the country do not have access to quality education, AAP MLA Atishi said on Friday

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Updated On : 17 Mar 2023 | 2:50 PM IST

Bringing synergy between MCD, Delhi govt schools will be priority: Atish

Before becoming a minister, the MLA from Kalkaji was a key member of a team tasked by the AAP to implement educational reforms in the national capital

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Updated On : 10 Mar 2023 | 7:22 PM IST

Ministers Saurabh Bhardwaj, Atishi take charge of their respective depts

Saurabh Bhardwaj has been allocated the portfolios of Health, Industry, Services, Vigilance, Urban Development, Water, and Irrigation & flood control

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Updated On : 10 Mar 2023 | 2:04 PM IST

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Updated On : 09 Mar 2023 | 10:26 PM IST

NCPCR writes to Delhi CP against AAP's Atishi for misusing children

It has been informed that the Delhi Education Task Force is allegedly misusing minor children studying in schools for their personal agendas and political campaigns

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2023 | 7:11 AM IST

AAP MLAs Atishi and Saurabh Bhardwaj to be elevated to Delhi cabinet

The development comes after Manish Sisodia, who headed 18 departments, and Satyendra Jain, who has been in jail for months in a money laundering case, stepped down as ministers on Tuesday

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Updated On : 01 Mar 2023 | 2:38 PM IST

Kejriwal forwards names of Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj to L-G for appointment

After two jailed ministers of the Aam Aadmi party (AAP) -- Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain -- stepped down, Delhi CM Kejriwal has forwarded the names of two party leaders for their appointment

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Updated On : 01 Mar 2023 | 2:07 PM IST

AAP's 'villain' Atishi orchestrated violence in MCD House, alleges BJP

The BJP took a dig at AAP MLA Atishi on Saturday, calling her a villain and accusing her of orchestrating a ruckus during elections for the six-member standing committee in the MCD House

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2023 | 11:30 AM IST

AAP to appeal move the SC for court-monitored Delhi mayoral polls

After the Delhi Municipal House was adjourned for the third time on Monday without electing a mayor, AAP leader Atishi said the party will move the Supreme Court

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2023 | 4:51 PM IST

DSEU Lighthouse centres will help students get jobs, says AAP MLA Atishi

Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) Lighthouse centres will help students get jobs "immediately" after completing their courses, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Atishi said on Saturday

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Updated On : 22 Oct 2022 | 8:37 PM IST

President Murmu to meet AAP legislators' delegation on Sept 7: Atishi

AAP legislator Atishi said President Droupadi Murmu has given time next week to meet a delegation of party MLAs who will apprise her about BJP's 'Operation Lotus'

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2022 | 10:33 PM IST

Fresh stock of Covaxin to be used only for 2nd jab in 18-44 group: Atishi

Delhi received a fresh stock of 40,000 Covaxin doses on Sunday evening for the 18-44 age group and they will be used only for those in this category requiring the second jab, AAP MLA Atishi said.

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Updated On : 07 Jun 2021 | 8:48 PM IST