Rajasthan Education Minister Reviews 15 Budget Announcements
Progress on 15 key initiatives relating to expansion of basic school facilities, construction and repair of school buildings, student assistance, etc., was reviewed in detail
UdaipurTimes, Nov 13, 2026 - Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar held review meetings on Friday, November 13, to assess various schemes of the School Education Department, implementation of teacher rationalisation under the new staffing pattern, and progress in executing the Budget announcements for 2026-27.
In a separate review meeting on the School Education Department's Budget announcements for 2026-27, progress on 15 key initiatives relating to expansion of basic school facilities, construction and repair of school buildings, student assistance, vocational and inclusive education, and technology-based learning was reviewed in detail. The Minister directed officials to ensure the timely and effective implementation of all Budget announcements.
Financial concurrence has been received for 1,941 school repair and renovation works amounting to Rs 250 crore. Of these, administrative and financial approvals have been issued for 1,934 works, and construction activities have commenced. Similarly, an approval of Rs 409 crore has been received for constructing new buildings to replace 300 dilapidated school buildings.
The meeting reviewed progress on the announcement to provide three-phase electricity connections, washing machines and automatic roti-making machines at 382 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) and 41 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose hostels across the State.
Officials informed the meeting that the printing of the NIPUN Calendar, designed to increase parental participation in the education of students from Classes I to V, has been completed, and distribution process is underway.
The meeting also reviewed progress on the announcement to provide financial assistance of up to Rs 20,000 to selected meritorious students for purchasing tablets or laptops.
The meeting reviewed the process of identifying 41 schools at district headquarters under the School to Work programme, along with the proposal to introduce vocational education in 500 additional schools. Of these, 100 schools have been identified for green energy-related vocational education, while the remaining 400 will offer courses in other vocational sectors.
Under the announcement to establish AI-based personalised learning labs in 1,000 schools, the selection of 500 schools for the first phase has been completed. Meanwhile, 400 schools have been selected under the CM-RISE scheme, and a proposal has been forwarded for financial concurrence. The meeting was also informed about the progress in examining a proposal worth Rs 11.34 crore for providing AI training to 10,848 teachers.
The meeting reviewed the proposal to provide play materials and Jaadui Pitara (Magic Box) kits to 22,746 Anganwadi centres operating alongside schools. Preparations for a proposed pilot project to introduce a facial recognition-based attendance system in selected schools and their co-located Anganwadi centres in Jaipur and Kota were also discussed, among other things.
