Rajasthan orders safety audit of government schools, unsafe buildings to shut
Rajasthan has ordered a state-wide physical inspection of all government school buildings in use. Unsafe classrooms or structures will be closed, barricaded and reported without delay.
The Rajasthan government has ordered a state-wide physical inspection of all government school buildings, directing authorities to immediately shut down any classroom or structure found unsafe. The move comes amid growing concerns over the safety of public infrastructure and aims to ensure that students are not made to study in hazardous buildings.
The decision was taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (School Education) Rajesh Kumar Yadav at the state secretariat on Tuesday.
Officials, according to PTI, said the inspection will cover every government school building currently in use, including those that were not previously identified as dilapidated.
"Each building will undergo a detailed physical inspection to ensure compliance with all safety norms," Yadav said. He stressed that there would be no compromise on student safety and directed officials to immediately close, barricade and report any building or classroom found unsafe from any perspective.
OVER 2,000 SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS COMPLETED, RS 550 CRORE PROJECTS PLANNED
During the meeting, Yadav also reviewed the progress of repair and construction works across government schools and asked officials to ensure timely completion without compromising on quality. He said the necessary financial approvals for the projects have already been issued.
According to the state government, more than 2,000 school infrastructure and development works have been completed under the 2025-26 Budget. For the 2026-27 financial year, the government has planned projects worth around Rs 550 crore to further improve school infrastructure.
The state also plans to mobilise additional funds through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, public contributions and other sources to strengthen basic facilities in government schools.
The review meeting was attended by State Project Director and Commissioner Rashmi Sharma, Director (Elementary Education) Sitaram Jat and other senior officials.
The Rajasthan government has ordered a state-wide physical inspection of all government school buildings, directing authorities to immediately shut down any classroom or structure found unsafe. The move comes amid growing concerns over the safety of public infrastructure and aims to ensure that students are not made to study in hazardous buildings.
The decision was taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (School Education) Rajesh Kumar Yadav at the state secretariat on Tuesday.
Officials, according to PTI, said the inspection will cover every government school building currently in use, including those that were not previously identified as dilapidated.
"Each building will undergo a detailed physical inspection to ensure compliance with all safety norms," Yadav said. He stressed that there would be no compromise on student safety and directed officials to immediately close, barricade and report any building or classroom found unsafe from any perspective.
OVER 2,000 SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS COMPLETED, RS 550 CRORE PROJECTS PLANNED
During the meeting, Yadav also reviewed the progress of repair and construction works across government schools and asked officials to ensure timely completion without compromising on quality. He said the necessary financial approvals for the projects have already been issued.
According to the state government, more than 2,000 school infrastructure and development works have been completed under the 2025-26 Budget. For the 2026-27 financial year, the government has planned projects worth around Rs 550 crore to further improve school infrastructure.
The state also plans to mobilise additional funds through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, public contributions and other sources to strengthen basic facilities in government schools.
The review meeting was attended by State Project Director and Commissioner Rashmi Sharma, Director (Elementary Education) Sitaram Jat and other senior officials.
