Gujarat RTE Admissions 2026 Begin for Over 84,000 Seats in Private Schools The Right to Education (RTE) admissions process for 2026 in Gujarat commenced on April 4, 2026, with over 84,000 seats available in private schools for children from economically weaker and middle-income families. The application window remains open until April 17, with submissions accepted until midnight on the final day. This initiative aims to ensure equitable access to quality education by reserving 25% of seats in private schools for marginalized sections of society, based on admissions from the previous year. The distribution of seats across different mediums highlights the linguistic diversity of Gujarat’s educational landscape. Over 41,000 seats are allocated for Gujarati-medium institutions, while 40,262 seats are reserved for English-medium schools. Hindi-medium schools will offer 2,235 seats, and 320 seats are available in other mediums. Officials from the Directorate of Primary Education emphasized that sufficient time was provided to parents to gather necessary documents, streamlining the admission process. A notable change in this year’s admission process is the introduction of a shift selection option, allowing parents to choose morning or afternoon timings for their children. This facility was not available in previous years, reflecting efforts to accommodate diverse family schedules. Additionally, the priority list for admissions has been revised. While children from anganwadi centres previously received preference over reserved category candidates, this year’s process prioritizes children belonging to reserved categories. Parents are required to submit applications through the official portal, rte.orpgujarat.#anganwadi_centres #gujarat_directorate_of_primary_education #rte_orpgujarat_com #gujarat_rte_admissions_2026 #reserved_categories
Govt. to appoint ‘Poshan Sakhi’ to boost nutrition in Anganwadis The Telangana government has decided to appoint a dedicated role known as ‘Poshan Sakhi’ to ensure the consistent supply of nutritious food to children at Anganwadi centres. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed officials to explore the feasibility of launching the initiative as a pilot project in 29 schools within the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) area. Officials were instructed to prepare a comprehensive report on the proposal, in consultation with economist Karthik Muralidharan, and submit it to the government for approval. The idea to assign an additional staff member specifically to oversee the distribution of nutritious meals at Anganwadi centres was proposed by Muralidharan during a meeting with the Chief Minister at the Legislative Council Hall. The proposal was swiftly accepted by Reddy, who emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring quality education and adequate nutrition for children. He stated that all necessary measures would be taken to ensure every child in the state benefits from the initiative. Muralidharan highlighted the long-term health risks associated with early childhood nutritional deficiencies, citing reports that underscored the prevalence of such issues among children aged 0 to 10 in Telangana. He also brought attention to the learning gaps and psychological distress some children face due to inadequate early education. Reddy assured that the state has allocated sufficient funds to provide breakfast in schools, in addition to the existing mid-day meal program.#telangana_government #a_revanth_reddy #karthik_muralidharan #core_urban_region_economy #anganwadi_centres
