Rajasthan
Launch of Adarsh Veda Vidyalayas in Rajasthan
- 13 Nov 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
In a bid to promote and expand Sanskrit education across the state, Rajasthan's Sanskrit Education Minister Madan Dilawar announced the launch of Adarsh Veda Vidyalayas at all divisional headquarters starting from 1st April 2026.
Key Points
- About: The initiative aims to promote Sanskrit education at the divisional level across Rajasthan.
- In the first phase, four Adarsh Veda Vidyalayas have been established, currently functioning from temporary campuses in Sanskrit Education Department buildings or other government structures.
- The current centres are in Hathoj (Jaipur), Taratara Math (Barmer), Pushkar (Ajmer), and Pili Village (Bharatpur).
- Infrastructure Development:
- Each Veda Vidyalaya will have four expert teachers in Vedic education and can deploy five departmental personnel for administrative support.
- Land has been allocated for the construction of permanent campuses for the Adarsh Veda Vidyalayas across all seven divisions, including locations in Hathoj (Jaipur), Pushkar (Ajmer), Pili (Bharatpur), Chechat (Kota), Gomrakh (Jodhpur), Bhatewar (Udaipur), and Nalbari (Bikaner).
- Vedic Traditions:
- Vedic Gurukuls and Vedic Tourism Centers must operate in full accordance with traditional Vedic practices.
- Trained personnel with knowledge of Vedic traditions and the Vedas will be appointed to these centers.
- Formation of the Vedic Sanskar and Education Board: In April 2025, the Rajasthan government established the Vedic Sanskar and Education Board to oversee the operation of all Vedic schools, including newly established Vedic schools at the divisional level and three Vedic Gurukuls.
