UP, Rajasthan Launch 'News Classes': Boosts Govt School Students for Exams

• Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan governments introduce 'Newspaper in Education' (NIE) in government schools.
• Aims to connect rural students with global information, enhance linguistic skills, and general knowledge.
• Initiative helps students prepare for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, and state services from an early age.
• Promotes reading habits, improves language and communication skills, and reduces the digital gap in rural areas.
• UP uses Gram Panchayats for delivery; Rajasthan sets budgets for libraries and encourages news clipping.

Why It Matters: UP and Rajasthan's 'news classes' empower government school students with knowledge and exam readiness.