Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma approves Science stream for Jajod school overnight after 'Ratri Chaupal'
Synopsis
In a single overnight move, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma turned a schoolgirl's complaint at a night public meeting into official government orders — approving a Science stream for Jajod's government school by the next morning, a rare instance of a policy gap being closed in real time.
Key Takeaways
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma approved a Science stream at Government Senior Secondary School, Jajod , Sikar , overnight on 8 May 2025 .
The demand was raised by schoolgirls during a 'Ratri Chaupal' night public meeting in Sikar district .
Official orders were issued by the State Government the same night, with the stream available from the 2025–26 academic session .
Students can now choose between Mathematics and Biology streams at their own school without travelling elsewhere.
The move is being cited as an example of the state's commitment to 'Beti Padhe, Beti Badhe' and rural girls' education.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma approved the introduction of a Science stream at Government Senior Secondary School, Jajod, in Sikar district, within hours of schoolgirls raising the demand during a 'Ratri Chaupal' (night public meeting) on 8 May 2025. The swift overnight action has drawn attention as an example of on-the-spot responsive governance in rural Rajasthan.
What Happened at the Ratri Chaupal
During the night public meeting in Sikar, students of the Government Senior Secondary School, Jajod, approached Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and informed him that their school did not offer a Science stream. The girls explained that the absence of Science education was forcing many of them to either opt for subjects against their interests or undertake long daily commutes to access Science education at other institutions.
Moved by the students' concerns, the Chief Minister assured them on the spot that the Science stream would be introduced at the school. He immediately directed Education Department officials to take the necessary action that very night, according to officials present at the event.
Official Orders Issued Overnight
By Friday morning, when the girls were on their way to school, they encountered the Chief Minister again and reiterated their demand. Sharma informed them that the State Government had already issued official orders approving the Science stream at the school — making good on his promise within a matter of hours.
The Chief Minister confirmed that starting the current academic year, students at Jajod school would be able to choose between Mathematics and Biology streams based on their individual interests, without needing to travel elsewhere.
Point of View
But the harder question is systemic: how many other rural government schools in Rajasthan lack Science streams, and why did it take a Chief Minister's personal intervention — rather than a routine Education Department audit — to fix one school's gap? The 'Beti Padhe, Beti Badhe' framing is well-intentioned, but structural reform would mean proactively mapping stream availability across all senior secondary schools and filling gaps without requiring students to petition at night public meetings. One overnight order is a headline; a statewide audit would be a policy.
NationPress
9 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma approve for Jajod school?
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma approved the introduction of a Science stream at Government Senior Secondary School, Jajod, in Sikar district. The official orders were issued overnight on 8 May 2025, and the stream will be available from the current academic session with both Mathematics and Biology options.
What is a 'Ratri Chaupal' and where was it held?
A 'Ratri Chaupal' is a night public meeting held by government officials or leaders to hear grievances directly from citizens. This particular Ratri Chaupal was held in Sikar district, Rajasthan, on 8 May 2025, where schoolgirls from Jajod raised the issue of missing Science education at their school.
Why did the Jajod schoolgirls demand a Science stream?
The students of Government Senior Secondary School, Jajod, had no access to Science education at their own school, forcing them to either study subjects against their interests or travel long distances to other institutions. They raised this issue directly with the Chief Minister at the Ratri Chaupal.
When will the Science stream be available at Jajod school?
The Science stream is available starting the 2025–26 academic session. Students can choose between Mathematics and Biology streams at the school itself, as official orders were issued by the Rajasthan State Government on the night of 8 May 2025.
How does this relate to the 'Beti Padhe, Beti Badhe' initiative?
State government officials have cited the Jajod school Science stream approval as a reflection of the Rajasthan government's commitment to 'Beti Padhe, Beti Badhe', an initiative focused on encouraging and enabling education for girls. The move is seen as expanding educational access for girls in rural Rajasthan.
