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Rajasthan Education Minister Clarifies No Media Entry Ban in Government Schools
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 03:57 PM
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Rajasthan's Education Minister Madan Dilawar has denied that a ban on media entry in government schools has been imposed, stating that permission is required only to safeguard the privacy and safety of minors.
The controversy over media access to Rajasthan's government schools has been clarified by Education Minister Madan Dilawar.
In a statement released on Thursday, the minister denied that a ban on media entry has been imposed, saying that schools can allow journalists to cover events provided they obtain prior permission.
Dilawar emphasized that the only reason for requiring permission is to protect the privacy and safety of minors attending the schools.
He added that the policy does not restrict media coverage but ensures that any visit is conducted responsibly.
The minister urged schools to cooperate with the press while maintaining the necessary safeguards for children.
In a statement released on Thursday, the minister denied that a ban on media entry has been imposed, saying that schools can allow journalists to cover events provided they obtain prior permission.
Dilawar emphasized that the only reason for requiring permission is to protect the privacy and safety of minors attending the schools.
He added that the policy does not restrict media coverage but ensures that any visit is conducted responsibly.
The minister urged schools to cooperate with the press while maintaining the necessary safeguards for children.