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Rajasthan to Launch 5,000 Science Clubs in Government Schools to Boost Innovation
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News18•27-09-2026, 14:20
Rajasthan to Launch 5,000 Science Clubs in Government Schools to Boost Innovation
- •Rajasthan government schools will establish 5,000 science clubs to promote experimental learning and innovation over rote memorization.
- •The initiative aims to develop scientific thinking, problem-solving skills, and engagement in STEM activities among students.
- •The Department of Secondary Education and the Department of Science and Technology are jointly promoting the scheme, with over 1,100 clubs already registered.
- •Science clubs will offer experimental workshops, live projects, model building, and innovation-based activities, connecting science to daily life.
- •The scheme is open to general government senior secondary schools, Swami Vivekananda Model Schools, PM-Shri Schools, and those with science faculties, providing opportunities for rural students to access modern scientific tools and prepare for competitions.
Key Questions Answered
The state government has set a target to establish 5,000 science clubs across government schools in Rajasthan to promote experimental and innovative learning.
The science club initiative is being jointly promoted by the Department of Secondary Education and the Department of Science and Technology in Rajasthan.
The school principal must prepare an application in the prescribed format and send it to the District Education Officer's office, which forwards it to the Department of Science and Technology for verification and registration.
