Rajasthan Government School Infrastructure in Critical Condition: Over 3,700 Buildings Found Dilapidated
In a concerning revelation about the state of educational infrastructure, Rajasthan School Education Minister Madan Dilawar informed the legislative assembly on Friday that a comprehensive survey has identified 3,768 government school buildings as dilapidated. This disclosure came during Question Hour in response to a query raised by BJP MLA Sandeep Sharma, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure overhaul in the state's education sector.
District-Level Survey Uncovers Widespread Infrastructure Issues
The minister detailed that a district-level survey conducted through district collectors across Rajasthan found these alarming numbers. "Out of these 3,768 school buildings, 2,558 have been officially declared as dilapidated, while the remaining 1,210 are yet to be formally declared so," Dilawar stated. He further added that the process for demolition of such unsafe structures is currently underway to ensure student safety.
This survey was initiated in August 2025 following a tragic incident where part of a government school collapsed in Jhalawar district, claiming the lives of seven children. The tragedy prompted the state government to conduct a thorough assessment of school infrastructure across Rajasthan.
Massive Scale of Repair Requirements Across Rajasthan Schools
The survey findings reveal an even broader infrastructure crisis. According to the assessment, 41,178 out of 45,365 government schools in the state require major repairs, indicating that approximately 90% of government schools need significant infrastructure attention. This staggering number underscores the magnitude of the challenge facing Rajasthan's education system.
Minister Dilawar informed the House that under the state budget for 2025-26, an amount of Rs 17,497.51 lakh has been sanctioned for major repair works in 2,000 government schools. This allocation represents a significant investment toward addressing the infrastructure deficiencies identified in the survey.
Additional Repair Approvals and New Building Proposals
Beyond the dilapidated structures, the minister revealed that district collectors have approved repair works for 20,383 school buildings damaged due to floods or excessive rainfall under the State Disaster Response Fund. This additional category of damaged schools further compounds the infrastructure challenges facing Rajasthan's education department.
Looking toward long-term solutions, Dilawar shared that proposals amounting to Rs 1,998.24 crore have been sent to the Union Ministry of Education for construction of new buildings for 1,680 dilapidated schools in the first phase. However, approval from the central government is still awaited, creating uncertainty about the timeline for these crucial reconstruction projects.
The comprehensive data presented by the education minister paints a sobering picture of Rajasthan's government school infrastructure. With thousands of buildings declared unsafe and tens of thousands requiring repairs, the state faces a monumental task in ensuring safe learning environments for its students. The combination of allocated state funds, disaster response resources, and proposed central government support represents a multi-pronged approach to addressing this critical educational challenge.
