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Rajasthan to Shift 36,000+ Students from Dilapidated Schools for Safety

Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar has identified 3,624 government schools operating in dilapidated buildings, ordering the immediate relocation of all affected students to safer nearby schools. The transition must be completed before the end of the winter vacation, with special measures to prevent dropouts including teacher-parent communication and community involvement. WhatsApp groups will be created to maintain contact with parents, while teachers and local officers bear responsibility for implementation. Although logistical challenges are expected during the holiday period, officials emphasize that student safety remains the absolute priority.

Key Points: Rajasthan Moves Students from 3,624 Unsafe School Buildings

  • 3,624 unsafe schools
  • Relocation before winter break ends
  • WhatsApp groups for parent communication
  • Community support for zero dropouts
  • Logistical challenges acknowledged
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3,624 dilapidated govt schools in Rajasthan; students to be shifted to safer buildings

Rajasthan orders immediate relocation of students from 3,624 dilapidated government schools to safer buildings before winter break ends.

"Preparations should begin immediately to relocate students from unsafe school buildings - Education Minister's Office"

Jaipur, Dec 31

Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar said that 3,624 government schools in the state are functioning in old and dilapidated buildings, posing safety risks to students.

He said that all children studying in these schools will be shifted to safer schools at the earliest. An order in this regard was issued from the Education Minister's office, which said that preparations should begin immediately to relocate students from unsafe school buildings to nearby schools.

Parents and students are to be informed in advance, and the entire process is to be completed before the end of the winter vacation, as government schools are currently closed for holidays. Students will be transferred to nearby government schools.

Additional staff will be responsible for ensuring smooth admission, regular attendance, and continuity of education.

Special care will be taken to ensure that no student drops out during the transition. Teachers have been instructed to remain in regular contact with parents of transferred students.

To maintain communication, WhatsApp groups will be created to stay in touch with parents, especially in cases where students remain absent. Influential persons from villages or urban localities will also be informed about the relocation so that community support can help ensure uninterrupted education.

If some rooms in the dilapidated schools are still structurally safe and classes are being conducted there, strict instructions have been issued to prevent students from entering unsafe or damaged areas.

The responsibility for implementing these safety arrangements will lie with teachers, headmasters, and panchayat-level elementary education officers, while Block Education Officers will monitor compliance.

Although the orders have been issued from the Education Minister's office, official communication from the Education Department is awaited. Given that schools are currently on holiday, officials acknowledge that implementation may pose logistical challenges, but student safety remains the top priority.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Safety first! 👏 This is the right decision. My cousin teaches in a village school in Barmer, and she has been worried about cracks in the building for months. Shifting during the winter break is smart timing. Hope the new schools have proper facilities too.
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Aman W
Good initiative, but the real challenge is implementation. "Nearby schools" might be 5-10 km away for some students. Who will arrange transport? What about mid-day meals? The order sounds nice on paper, hope the ground reality is managed well.
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Sarah B
As someone who has volunteered in rural education, this is a critical move. The dropout rate is a genuine concern during such shifts. Involving local influencers and creating WhatsApp groups are practical steps to maintain community connection. Hope it works!
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Karthik V
Finally! We pay so much tax, and our children were studying in dangerous buildings? This is a basic responsibility of the government. They must also focus on building new, permanent school structures with proper infrastructure. Jai Hind!
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Nisha Z
The teachers already have so much work. Now they have to manage relocation, parent communication, and ensure no dropouts? The government should provide them with additional support staff and resources, not just more instructions. 🙏

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