Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Rajasthan Mandates Newspaper Reading in Schools
The Rajasthan government has made it a rule for all government schools to read newspapers every day during the morning assembly.
Students will read newspapers for at least 10 minutes.
The schools will have to subscribe to at least two newspapers, one in Hindi and one in English for senior secondary schools, and two Hindi newspapers for upper primary schools.
The government will pay for the newspapers.
Schools will also pick five new words from the newspapers each day and explain them to the students.
During the assembly, one national-level newspaper in English and one in Hindi will be read aloud.
The goal is to help students learn about current events, improve their language skills, and get ready for competitive exams.
Some people think this will help students spend less time on screens, but others are not sure if it will really make a difference.
Rajasthan government mandates daily newspaper reading in all government schools.
Students required to read newspapers for at least 10 minutes during morning assembly.
Schools must subscribe to at least two newspapers, one in Hindi and one in English for senior secondary schools, and two Hindi newspapers for upper primary schools.
Expenditure for newspaper subscriptions will be borne by the Rajasthan School Education Council.
Schools to identify and explain five new words from newspapers daily to strengthen language skills.
- Who
- Students in government schools in Rajasthan
- What
- Mandatory newspaper reading during morning assembly
- When
- Effective immediately, as per a December 31 order
- Where
- All government schools in Rajasthan
- Why
- To promote reading habits, improve vocabulary, enhance general awareness, and prepare students for competitive examinations
Proponents of Newspaper Reading
Skeptics of Newspaper Reading
Effectiveness in Reducing Screen Time
Proponents of Newspaper Reading
Proponents believe that structured newspaper reading can help reduce screen dependence and improve focus among students.
Skeptics of Newspaper Reading
Skeptics argue that there is a lack of evidence linking newspaper reading to reduced screen time, questioning its effectiveness.
- Schools
- All government schools in Rajasthan
- Programs
- Daily newspaper reading during morning assembly
- Duration
- 10 minutes
- Newspaper Types
- One Hindi and one English newspaper for senior secondary schools, two Hindi newspapers for upper primary schools
- Expenditure
- Borne by the Rajasthan School Education Council, Jaipur
- Benefits Highlighted
- Improved reading habits, better vocabulary, enhanced general awareness, preparation for competitive examinations
- Challenges
- Lack of evidence linking newspaper reading to reduced screen time
