Rajasthan Mandates National Anthem and Song in Government Schools and Offices

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Rajasthan's education minister, Madan Dilawar, announced on Monday that singing the national anthem and national song daily will become mandatory in all government schools and offices under the education, Sanskrit education, and Panchayati Raj departments. The initiative aims to promote nationalistic fervor among staff and students. As part of this initiative, a common uniform will be introduced for all government and private schools from the 2026 academic session, along with uniforms for teachers. The attendance of officials and staff will be recorded based on their participation in these programs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The national anthem and national song will be sung daily in all government schools and offices under the education, Sanskrit education, and Panchayati Raj departments.
  • A common uniform will be introduced for all government and private schools from the 2026 academic session.
  • Uniforms will be provided for teachers along with the students.
  • Attendance of officials and staff will be recorded based on their participation in the national anthem and national song programs.
  • A formal order detailing the implementation process will be issued soon, outlining punitive actions for those who fail to attend or are late.
  • Each school and office will have to submit geotagged photographs every day to the department to monitor attendance.
  • The national anthem will be sung between 9am and 9.15am every morning.
  • Students and teachers will be required to carry ID cards from the next session.
  • The government will implement a mechanism to send SMS notifications to parents of government school students regarding their attendance.

Statistics:

  • The initiative aims to promote nationalistic fervor among staff and students.
  • The common uniform will be introduced for all government and private schools from the 2026 academic session.
  • Teachers will also be required to wear uniforms from the next session.
  • The attendance of officials and staff will be based on their participation in the national anthem and national song programs.
  • Penalties will be implemented for those who fail to attend or are late to the office.
  • 100% attendance will be recorded for those present for the national anthem and national song.

Sources:

  • [TOI News, Jaipur: After nation-wide protests, Rajasthan makes singing of national anthem, song mandatory in govt schools & offices, 2023]
  • [The Times of India, Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar speech on Monday]