Rajasthan to Boost Quality of Education | 10 Oct 2025

Why in News? 

The Rajasthan Education Department has outlined a comprehensive four-part action plan aimed at strengthening foundational literacy among students and enhancing the overall quality of education in government schools.  

• The proposed program aims to transform Rajasthan into a model state for implementing National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, enhance government school enrolment, improve children's employability, and lead national academic rankings. 

Key Focus Areas of the Plan 

• Student Upliftment: 
  • Digital Monitoring: Attendance of students will be digitally monitored to ensure consistent engagement. 
  • Textbook Distribution: The timely distribution of textbooks will be ensured, ideally within one month from the start of the academic year. 
  • Emotional Empowerment: Special video seminars on social, emotional, and ethical learning will be organized, along with counseling camps to help students cope with stress and emotional challenges. 
  • Board Exam Support: Two question banks or assessment materials will be provided to students preparing for board exams, along with on-call support from subject experts. 
  • Competitive Exam Preparation: High-performing students in secondary classes will be identified and provided with study materials or reimbursement for purchasing competitive exam materials. 
• School Development: 
  • School Categorization: Schools will be categorized into Gold, Silver, and Bronze based on student test results, academic performance, and sports achievements. 
  • Gold Schools: High-performing schools will receive priority in resource allocation. 
• Teacher Empowerment: 
  • Teacher Transfer Policy: A new teacher transfer policy will prioritise transfers based on student performance and other criteria, ensuring that skilled teachers are placed in schools where they can have the most impact. 
  • Specialised Teacher Selection: Teachers with superior academic results will be selected for specialised state-level institutions, ensuring quality education at the institutional level. 
• Parental Involvement: 
  • Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings: Monthly meetings will be organised across the state to engage parents in the educational progress of their children, ensuring that parents play an active role in their child's learning journey.