Published: 24 March 2026ProKerala / New Kerala / IANSRajasthan
Rajasthan Launches Praveshotsav 2026: Mass Enrolment Drive for New Academic Session Beginning April 1
Around March 25, 2026, Rajasthan's government announced 'Praveshotsav 2026', a large-scale enrolment campaign to coincide with the new academic session beginning April 1, 2026, in all state government schools. The campaign, themed 'Education Begins with the Start of the Academic Session', aims to enrol every child aged 3 to 18 years in the education system, reduce dropout rates, and ensure universal school attendance across the state.
Under a phased outreach schedule on March 27, April 6, April 10, and April 15, teams comprising Anganwadi workers, teachers, and local community representatives will conduct door-to-door household visits across all districts. Special emphasis is placed on the transition of children aged 5 to 6 from Anganwadi centres to Class 1. Government schools have been equipped with smart classrooms, ICT labs, activity-based learning infrastructure, digital libraries, and vocational education facilities ahead of the session launch.
The Rajasthan government ensured textbook distribution was completed at the district level before March 25. Praveshotsav aligns with the central government's 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's emphasis on foundational literacy. It is especially significant for Rajasthan, where tribal and rural girl-child dropout rates remain a policy concern. The initiative is a direct state-level implementation mechanism of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009.
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What is the target age group for child enrolment under Rajasthan's Praveshotsav 2026 campaign?
Explanation · Correct answer DPraveshotsav 2026 aims to enrol every child aged 3 to 18 years in the education system, reduce dropouts, and ensure universal school attendance across Rajasthan.
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What is Praveshotsav 2026 and what is its main objective?
Praveshotsav 2026 is a phased door-to-door enrolment campaign launched by Rajasthan to coincide with the new academic session beginning April 1, 2026. Its main objective is to enrol all children aged 3–18 years in educational institutions, with special focus on Class 1 transitions and reducing girl-child dropout rates.
Who implements Praveshotsav 2026 and which age group does it target?
Praveshotsav 2026 is implemented through Anganwadi workers, school teachers, and community teams. It targets all children aged 3–18 years across Rajasthan, ensuring maximum enrolment at the start of the new academic session.
How does Praveshotsav relate to NEP 2020 and the goal of universalising elementary education?
Praveshotsav is part of Rajasthan's broader commitment to universalising elementary education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises inclusive access and equitable quality education for all children from the foundational to secondary stage.
What specific challenge does Praveshotsav 2026 address regarding girl children in Rajasthan?
Praveshotsav 2026 places special emphasis on reducing girl-child dropout rates in Rajasthan. Girl-child dropout — particularly at the Class 1 transition stage and at higher primary level — remains a concern in rural Rajasthan, and the campaign targets these vulnerable groups through community outreach.
What is the significance of the Class 1 transition focus in Praveshotsav 2026?
The Class 1 transition focus ensures that children completing pre-school/Anganwadi programmes are smoothly enrolled into formal primary schooling. This bridge is critical as a gap at this stage can lead to permanent dropout, particularly in rural and economically weaker sections.