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Rajasthan High Court Orders Action to Protect Young Generations

Rajasthan High Court Orders Action to Protect Young Generations
Paper leaks, digital burnout: Rajasthan High Court steps in to protect Gen Z, Alpha, Beta · indianexpress.com

The Rajasthan High Court is worried about problems affecting children and young people.

It said some government schools, especially in villages, lack important facilities.

These include toilets, clean drinking water, electricity, playgrounds and enough teachers.

The court also wants stronger systems to stop examination papers from leaking.

It warned that too much screen use and depending entirely on artificial intelligence could weaken reading, writing and thinking skills.

Schools may use technology, but students must still write by hand and read physical books.

The court also told schools not to sell unhealthy snacks and drinks.

Government officials must report what they are doing to improve schools and protect children.

Key facts

Court
Rajasthan High Court
Judge
Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand
Generations concerned
Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta
Paper-leak action
The Centre and Rajasthan government must file a status report and action plan for a robust prevention mechanism.
School food restriction
Schools must not sell carbonated drinks, chips, trans-fat bakery products or other foods high in fat, sugar and salt.
Canteen deadline
School canteens must display menus with calorie counts, ingredients and nutritional information within eight weeks.
School inspections
The Rajasthan State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and District Collectors must conduct surprise inspections of village government schools within eight weeks.

Quotes

Rajasthan High Court

The court issuing directions through Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand

“This Court is deeply concerned that where on the one hand, the nation prepares “Gen Z”, “Gen Alpha” and “Gen Beta” to lead India in 2047 (i.e., 100 years of Independence of our Nation) and beyond, on the other hand, the foundational institutions meant to nurture them, particularly the Government Schools in Rural and Village areas continue to suffer from systemic deficiencies.”
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“Children are future of a nation because they grow up to become its workforce, leaders and caretakers. How we, as a nation, care, teach and protect them today will decide the strength, safety and success of our country tomorrow. They are flowers of our national garden and it is our prime duty to protect these flowers.”
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