Rajasthan govt restricts outsiders, photography in schools amid CJP visits

The Rajasthan government has implemented strict new guidelines for state-run schools, prohibiting unauthorized entry of outsiders, photography, and interviews. The directive, issued Sunday, aims to protect the safety, dignity, and well-being of students, invoking the principle of 'in loco parentis' (in place of parents).

These measures also seek to safeguard children's privacy rights and comply with national child protection guidelines. The circular details that visitors must obtain prior permission from the principal and will only be allowed in designated areas under supervision. Photography, videography, and the collection of student information are forbidden without written consent and only for lawful purposes.

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Instead of improving the condition of government schools, the BJP government has found a way to cover up its failure and hide the poor condition of the education system.

The move has drawn criticism from the opposition. Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dostara accused the BJP government of attempting to conceal its alleged failures in improving the condition of government schools. He argued that instead of addressing the poor state of the education system, the government is resorting to measures that hide these issues.

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