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India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
12 lakh new admissions in government schools: Rajasthan education minister
Rajasthan has witnessed a remarkable increase of more than 12 lakh new students enroling in government schools this academic year, Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar confirmed on surge marks more than double the enrolment compared to the previous year and signals growing public confidence in state-run minister attributed this growth to improved standards of education, better infrastructure, and proactive policies such as the Praveshotsav campaign, which extended the admissions deadline for classes 9 to 12 until August 16 to accommodate more CONNECTED TO PRAVESHOTSAV CAMPAIGN Under the Praveshotsav initiative, Rajasthan saw enrolments rise to 12.27 lakh in 2025-26, compared to 5.97 lakh in the preceding year -- representing more than a twofold record turnout was driven by mass drive activities and community mobilisation at school levels to attract students to public performance in Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) exams also boosted state recorded high pass percentages: 98.4% in Science, 99% in Commerce, and 97.8% in Humanities streams for Class 12, Class 10 and Class 8 recorded pass rates of 93.6% and 96.6% RISE REFLECTS QUALITY GAINSMinister Dilawar explained that the state's standing improved significantly in a recent national education survey. Rajasthan now ranks third among Indian states, up from its previous position of around 13th or improvement was noted as a sign of enhanced learning outcomes and educational delivery across government stated, 'This time, more than 12 lakh enrolments have taken place, i.e. new students have taken admission in government schools. The reason for this is that the inclination towards government schools has increased."The standard of education in government schools has improved in the last 1.5 years. The national survey that has been conducted has given us better results than the average," he ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENGAGEMENTThe surge is also attributed to upgraded facilities such as smart classes and IT labs, regular textbook distribution, and inclusive strategies like birthday celebrations at English medium schools to boost student government undertook community-level mass enrolments, with instances of dozens of new admissions logged in single days at rural officials hailed the numbers, stakeholder groups and teachers' associations stressed the need for continued improvement in Anganwadi and school infrastructure standards to sustain engagement beyond enrolment phases.(With inputs from ANI)- Ends
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt school enrolments double to 12L under ‘Praveshotsav' campaign
Jaipur: More than 12.27 lakh students were enrolled in govt schools this year as part of the 'Praveshotsav' campaign. In 2025-26, the enrolments are double compared to last year when 5.97 lakh students were enrolled. Officials said that improved results of govt schools in board exams have been a key factor for the increase in enrolment. The education department increased the date for admission for classes 9-12 until Aug 16. "There are several factors for the increase in enrolment in govt schools this year, with improvement in the examination results of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) as the main reason. Along with this, improved facilities at govt schools like smart classes, information and technology labs in schools, and the state's performance, which was above the national average in the Parakh survey," said a senior official from the education department. This year, in Class 12, the pass percentage in the state board for Science was 98.4%, Commerce was 99%, and Humanities was 97.8%. The result for Class 10 this year was 93.6%, while for class 8 it was 96.6%. "This was one of the first times that we saw numerous admissions taking place in govt schools in one day. At PM Shri Govt Senior Secondary School Rawatsar in Hanumangarh district, 43 admissions were conducted in a single day. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo Similarly, from Manjpta village in Laxmangarh, around 100 students took admission at the local govt school in a single day," added the official. In the current academic year, the education department also experimented with community connect initiatives to welcome students in govt schools and increase their interest. From this year, the department started birthday celebrations of students in pre-primary classes in Mahatma Gandhi English Medium schools.
India Gazette
10-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel holds meeting on 'Shala Praveshotsav Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav'
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India] June 10 (ANI): The 23rd edition of Gujarat's innovative initiative, 'Shala Praveshotsav Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav,' which aims to achieve 100% enrollment of school-going children and promote girls' education in the state, will be held from June 26 to 28, 2025. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel presided over a guiding meeting held in Gandhinagar for the Ministers, dignitaries, and approximately 400 high-ranking officers, including IAS, IPS, and IFS (Class-1 officers) who will participate in this three-day statewide 'Shala Praveshotsav' The Chief Minister, while referencing the inspiration provided by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav, stated that the Prime Minister has offered leadership to the nation characterised by the efficiency to accord significance to even the most minor details through new initiatives. He added that in the 22 years of the Praveshotsav, much good work, including radical reforms in the state's education sector, has been accomplished. Let us make it more dynamic and work as a team, and based on the experiences and feedback of previous Praveshotsavs, let us work together for more result-oriented outcomes. The Shala Praveshotsav, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2002-03, has completed 22 years. This year, the 23rd Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav is set to be held with the theme 'Come, let's make Shala Praveshotsav a social festival' in 1529 government secondary and higher secondary schools, 5134 grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools, and 31,824 government primary schools across the state. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Education Department has planned to enrol a total of 25.75 lakh students during this Shala Praveshotsav. This includes 8.75 lakh children eligible for admission to Balvatika, 10.50 lakh students eligible for admission from the 8th to the 9th standard, and 6.50 lakh students eligible for admission from the 10th to the 11th standard. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged the creation of an environment where more and more children enroll in government schools. Furthermore, he emphasized the need to inform SMC members and children during the Praveshotsav about the benefits of the 'Namo Lakshmi' scheme to encourage girls to pursue education from standards 9 to 12, and the 'Namo Saraswati' scheme to cultivate an interest in science stream education among children. On this occasion, Education Minister Kuber Dindor said that in this year's Praveshotsav, the state government has also focused on admissions from the 8th to the 9th standard and from the 10th to the 11th standard. Through an AI-based tracking system, a list of potential dropouts will be prepared, and special attention will be focused on such students. He added that we have tried to give a new direction to secondary education by adopting an approach of 'review, not examination' and 'performance, not presentation'. Chief Secretary Pankaj Joshi said that this Shala Praveshotsav program is not limited to the Education Department alone but has become a 'mission mode' festival connecting all departments. In this joint program of the government and society, primary education has started receiving public support as a humanitarian task. He also advocated for a social audit by getting feedback through meetings with the SMC during school visits in the Shala Praveshotsav. Principal Secretary for Education, Mukesh Kumar, gave a detailed overview of the entire Praveshotsav plan. State Cabinet Ministers, office-bearers, and senior secretaries also attended the meeting. (ANI)
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt to conduct eye test camps for students and drivers in July
Jaipur: The education department will set up eye test camps in all govt schools in July for students and drivers under the Shala Swasthya Pariksha Abhiyan. Officials said this decision was made in the review meeting of Project Management Unit (PMU) of the school education department held at the directorate of secondary education Thursday. Secretary for school education Krishna Kunal said under the campaign, eye tests will be conducted free of charge, and after the test, glasses will be provided to students or drivers as needed. The secretary also directed officials to upload data related to the mid-day meal on the Shala Darpan portal, along with daily monitoring of the enrolment work under Praveshotsav, preventing dropouts, and linking school enrolment data with Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK). The education secretary also directed the effective implementation of the student attendance app and the timely provision of textbooks and workbooks to students of Classes 1 to 5 and 6 to 12. Jaipur: The education department will set up eye test camps in all govt schools in July for students and drivers under the Shala Swasthya Pariksha Abhiyan. Officials said this decision was made in the review meeting of Project Management Unit (PMU) of the school education department held at the directorate of secondary education Thursday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Install the Perfect Pool at Home – Start Here Backyard Pool | Search Ads Learn More Undo Secretary for school education Krishna Kunal said under the campaign, eye tests will be conducted free of charge, and after the test, glasses will be provided to students or drivers as needed. The secretary also directed officials to upload data related to the mid-day meal on the Shala Darpan portal, along with daily monitoring of the enrolment work under Praveshotsav, preventing dropouts, and linking school enrolment data with Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK). The education secretary also directed the effective implementation of the student attendance app and the timely provision of textbooks and workbooks to students of Classes 1 to 5 and 6 to 12. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
