Rajasthan Mandates Daily Newspaper Reading in Govt Schools

• Rajasthan government makes daily newspaper reading compulsory for 10 minutes during morning assembly in all government schools.
• Aims to boost reading habits, vocabulary, general awareness, current affairs knowledge, and analytical skills among students.
• Schools must subscribe to Hindi and English newspapers, with costs covered by Rajasthan School Education Council, Jaipur.
• Students will identify five new words daily and discuss editorials, national, international, and sporting news.
• The initiative also seeks to improve general knowledge, social awareness, and prepare students for competitive exams, similar to a recent UP directive.

Why It Matters: Rajasthan mandates daily newspaper reading in schools to enhance student knowledge, language, and current affairs.