‘Audit midday meals, stem paper leaks, establish student unions’: Rajasthan HC’s Gen-Z blueprint

The Rajasthan High Court has issued a comprehensive set of directions aimed at improving the welfare of Gen-Z, Gen-Alpha and Gen-Beta generations. The court's orders encompass various aspects including education, nutrition, infrastructure, mental health, digital readiness and combating paper leaks in school examinations. The court has termed poor school infrastructure as a matter of grave concern, and has emphasized the need for strict compliance with regulations pertaining to junk food in schools.

It has also directed the creation of a "Generation Z, Alpha and Beta Monitoring Cell" under the Chief Secretary, tasked with monitoring compliance and submitting quarterly progress reports to the court. The court has further constituted separate groups of advocates to assist the case on behalf of the three generations. Additionally, it has directed educational institutions to adopt modern techniques including Artificial Intelligence, Digital Learning, and other technological tools to remain globally competitive, while ensuring that basic faculties such as reading and writing are not abandoned.

The court has also directed the establishment of youth commissions and student unions to enhance political and policy representation for these generations. Various infrastructure and safety measures for school students have been recommended, including provision of smart classrooms, computers, internet connectivity, CCTV cameras, female staff, separate functional toilets, drinking water, electricity, and boundary walls in village government schools.