Rajasthan

• 05 Sep 2023

131 government scholls to be converted into Mahatma Gandhi English Medium Schools

Why in News?

• On September 4, 2023, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot gave approval to convert 131 government schools of various categories into Mahatma Gandhi Government English Medium Schools.

Key Points

• It is known that the state government is making important decisions to strengthen English education in the government schools of the state. In this sequence, the Chief Minister has given approval to convert these schools into Mahatma Gandhi Government English Medium Schools.
• With the approval of the Chief Minister, 42 schools of primary level, 56 of upper primary level and 33 of higher secondary level will be converted into English medium schools. These include 8 girls' schools as well.
• These schools include 27 from Jaipur, 15 from Alwar, 13 from Baran, 12 from Jodhpur, 10-10 from Barmer and Jhunjhunu, 7-7 from Bhilwara and Karauli, 6-6 from Dausa and Dungarpur, 5 from Nagaur, 4 from Bharatpur. , 3 schools of Ajmer, 2 of Jalore and 1 school each of Kota, Rajsamand, Chittorgarh and Churu are included.
• It is worth mentioning that the Chief Minister had announced to open Mahatma Gandhi Government English Medium School in the state in the budget year 2023-24.

Satyavrat Rawat Chunda Panorama will be constructed in Chittorgarh

Why in News?

• On September 4, 2023, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved the construction of Satyavrat Rawat Chunda Panorama in Chittorgarh district at a cost of Rs 4 crore.

Key Points

• It is known that the state government is making various decisions to make the new generation aware of the lives and ideals of great men. In this sequence, approval has been given by the Chief Minister for the construction of Satyavrat Rawat Chunda Panorama.
• For the construction of Satyavrat Rawat Chunda Panorama, land has also been allotted by Chittorgarh District Collector in the village Bassi.
• In this panorama the personality and work of Satyavrat Rawat Chunda will be displayed. The creation of a panorama based on his life will provide an opportunity for the new generation to imbibe his ideals.
• It is worth mentioning that Satyavrat Chunda, the eldest son of Maharana Lakha of Mewar, had renounced the throne and the boundaries of the state to fulfill his father's promise. He is also called Bhishma Pitamah of Mewar because of his promise and sacrifice.

Centre of Excellence in Panchakarma will open in Chaksu

Why in News?

• On September 4, 2023, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot gave financial approval of Rs 40 crore for the establishment of Center of Excellence in Panchakarma at Chaksu in Jaipur Rural district.

Key Points

• With the establishment of Center of Excellence in Panchakarma in Chaksu, work will be done with more excellence in the field of Panchakarma.
• Earlier, the state government had also given approval to operate the International Center of Excellence in Panchakarma in Jodhpur.
• It is worth mentioning that the Chief Minister had announced to open a Center of Excellence in Panchakarma in Chaksu in the budget year 2023-24.