Rajasthan Government Approves Scholarships for 183 Students and Establishes New Colleges
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Scheme | Swami Vivekanand Scholorship for Academic Excellence approved for 183 students (126 for foreign institutions, 57 for Indian institutions) for 2024-25. ₹100 crore disbursed to 285 students from January 2024 to February 2025. |
| Development Goal | Rajasthan government working towards Developed Rajasthan aligned with PM Modi's Developed India 2047 vision. |
| Education Focus | Emphasis on quality, employment-oriented, and modern education while respecting Rajasthan's tradition and culture. |
| National Education Policy 2020 | Implemented in Rajasthan, expected to have significant and far-reaching impacts. |
| Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) | Rajasthan's GER in higher education is 28.6, above the national average of 28.4 (All India Survey on Higher Education report). |
| New Colleges | 37 new government colleges established for the 2024-25 academic session. |
| Women's Education | 13 new women's colleges started last year; 12 more proposed in the current budget. |
| New Courses | 43 undergraduate and 33 postgraduate courses introduced in government colleges. |
| Technical & Professional Education | BBA and Computer Science courses started in 33 colleges at district headquarters; BCA courses in 7 colleges at divisional headquarters. |
| NAAC Accreditation | 45 government colleges received NAAC accreditation in 2024. |
| Scooty Distribution | 20,105 scooties distributed under Kalibai Bhil Merit Scooty and Deenarayan Scooty schemes; 35,000 more announced in the 2025 budget. |
| Teacher Recruitment | 2,500 teachers recruitment process ongoing through Rajasthan Public Service Commission. |