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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Facing protests from CJP and impending local polls, Rajasthan government unveils ₹12,500-crore school overhaul plan

Facing mounting heat from CJP’s nationwide ‘School Thik Karo’ movement, the Indian National Congress joining calls for government school inspections, and upcoming local body elections, BJP’s Bhajan Lal Sharma government has introduced a three-year, ₹12,500-crore plan to revamp school infrastructure.

Announced late Saturday evening, the decision follows a week of backlash and public protest over restrictions against visiting and recording inside government schools, an alleged attack on CJP workers, and intense pressure from the Congress in the Assembly.

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