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New Delhi: Delhi is taking a new approach to heritage education by bringing students closer to the city’s remarkable past. The Delhi government has launched Heritage Clubs across 75 government schools, giving students an opportunity to explore history and culture beyond conventional classroom learning.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the initiative and highlighted the importance of helping young learners understand the city they call home. The programme is designed to move heritage education beyond textbooks and encourage students to discover Delhi through its monuments, traditions and cultural landmarks.
Through these clubs, students will be introduced to different aspects of Delhi’s rich legacy, including its historical monuments, architecture, art, cultural traditions and role in India’s freedom movement. The initiative is expected to use engaging activities and practical learning to make history more meaningful for young learners.
The programme also seeks to build a stronger connection between students and their surroundings. Instead of simply memorising historical facts, students can gain opportunities to understand how Delhi evolved and how its diverse cultural influences shaped the city.
The government has emphasised that awareness is an important step towards heritage preservation. By introducing students to the significance of historical and cultural sites at an early age, the initiative aims to encourage a sense of responsibility towards protecting them.
The Heritage Clubs could also provide students with a platform to discuss, explore and appreciate aspects of Delhi that may receive limited attention during regular academic lessons.
With the initiative, Delhi is seeking to make history more experiential, culture more accessible and heritage more relevant to the next generation—connecting students with the stories, places and traditions that have shaped the capital over centuries.