Rajasthan's Free Education Initiative: Lottery System for School Admissions Rajasthan has launched a free education initiative for children, with a lottery system to allocate seats in private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) scheme. The process involves a random selection of applicants to ensure equitable access to education. Application Process and Requirements Parents must submit applications online, providing proof of income and other necessary documents. A Pen Card (a government-issued identity document) is now mandatory, with applicants required to submit their Pen Card numbers. False documents may result in legal action, including FIRs (First Information Reports) filed by school authorities. Lottery System Details The lottery process will determine admissions for children in nursery, LKG (Lower Kindergarten), and UKG (Upper Kindergarten) classes. Selected applicants will be allocated seats in designated private schools. The exact timeline for the lottery draw and result announcements has not been specified, but updates are expected through official channels. Private School Concerns Private school administrators have raised concerns about the government's failure to reimburse fees for free seats. While the RTE scheme aims to provide education at no cost to families, schools argue that the state should cover operational expenses. For instance, in Bikaner, private school owners claim the government does not reimburse nursery, LKG, or UKG fees, placing a financial burden on institutions. Regional Participation In Bikaner district, thousands of parents have applied for free admissions, with schools preparing to accommodate selected students. The initiative aims to reduce educational disparities and ensure access to quality education for underprivileged children.#rajasthan #right_to_education_rte #bikaner #pen_card #private_schools
