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policy Bar&Bench Tuesday, 12 May 2026 NEW

Supreme Court directs Rajasthan to recognise Rajasthani languages in school education

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Summary

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Rajasthan government to frame a comprehensive policy to recognise and promote Rajasthani as a medium of instruction in schools.A Bench comprising of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta directed the State to work towards giving Rajasthani proper status as a local or regional language and gradually introduce it as a medium of instruction in schools."The State shall take necessary measures to recognise and accord due status to the Rajasthani langu

Key Facts

Type Policy
Source Bar and Bench
Published Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million students, 10 million teachers

Key Numbers

Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries

Key Authorities

Ministry of EducationUGCAICTEMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog

Key Stakeholders

StudentsTeachers & FacultyUniversitiesBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities

Government Context

NDA III BJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
Left Centre Right

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