Rajasthan govt restricts outsider entry, photography in schools soon after CJP announces inspections
The government order issued on Sunday evening also comes in the backdrop of protests in some government schools across the state over alleged lack of amenities and shortage of teachers. Videos and reports of such demonstrations have been circulated in the media and on social media in recent weeks.
The Rajasthan government has imposed strict restrictions on outsider entry and photography in government schools following a CJP's announcement to inspect schools in poor condition. The move, announced on Monday, 17 August, came after the CJP's co-convenor, Ashutosh Ranka, requested inspections in Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Dholpur, Bharatpur, Kota, Barmer, and Hanumangarh.
The government order, citing constitutional obligations and guidelines from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, prohibits outsiders (except authorized officials) from entering schools without the principal's permission. Visitors must register and cannot enter classrooms, labs, libraries, hostels, playgrounds, toilets, or other student activity areas without consent.
Photography and videography are denied without written approval, solely for lawful purposes. School authorities are directed to ensure student privacy and safety, preventing unauthorized collection, publication, or dissemination of personal information. Violators face immediate police action under various laws. Opposition leader Tika Ram Jully criticized the government's order as an attempt to conceal school shortcomings, threatening a civil disobedience movement if the measures are not withdrawn.
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