'School Thik Karo' Campaign: Rajasthan Govt Tightens Entry Rules, Sparks Political Row Over Media Access
Jaipur: Citing the state’s special responsibility for the safety, dignity, privacy, and well-being of children, the Rajasthan Education Department has issued guidelines restricting the entry of outsiders, including media personnel, into government schools without prior permission. Order Triggers Political Row However, the timing of the order has triggered a political controversy as it comes amid…
The Rajasthan Education Department has recently issued guidelines restricting outsider access, including media personnel, into government schools without prior written permission from the principal. This decision, citing the state's responsibility for children's safety, dignity, and privacy, has sparked a political controversy as it aligns with the "School Thik Karo" campaign led by the opposition party, Ashutosh Ranka.
The campaign aims to inspect dilapidated government schools, but the timing of the order has been criticized.
The new rules prohibit outsiders from entering classrooms, laboratories, libraries, dormitories, playgrounds, restrooms, or other areas where students are present, unless accompanied by the principal or an authorized school official. Photography, videography, interviews, audio recording, and live streaming of students, teachers, or school activities require prior written permission from the principal.
The department also prohibits the collection, publication, or dissemination of students' personal information that could compromise their privacy, dignity, or safety.
Education Minister Madan Dilawar has denied claims of a blanket ban on media entry, emphasizing that the government's primary concern is the safety and privacy of schoolchildren. However, opposition parties, including the Congress, have accused the BJP government of using the restrictions to limit scrutiny of government schools and reduce transparency.
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