Rajasthan School Merger: Records of 17,000 Schools Merged 12 Years Ago Sought from Institution Heads, Directorate Order Creates Confusion
The Secondary Education Directorate has issued an order that has left many institution heads across the state sleepless. They are being asked for details of schools that were merged 12 years ago. The Directorate wants complete information on all schools merged or closed since 2014-15, but collecting such old records has become a headache for heads.
The biggest question is where years-old records will come from at school level when the Directorate itself does not have the information and orders. The order also carries a warning that whoever sends wrong or incomplete information will be held responsible. (Source: Dainik Bhaskar, Jaipur, 26 October 2026)
At a Glance: Key Points
- The Directorate has sought complete information on schools merged and closed since 2014-15.
- Heads have neither old records nor the reason or order for the merger.
- The heads of that time have been transferred or have retired.
- Responsibility will lie with whoever sends wrong or incomplete information.
- The teachers' union has opposed the order.
Background: The 2014-15 Merger
In 2014-15 the then government merged over 17,000 schools in the state, citing low enrolment. Primary schools were merged into upper primary, and many upper primary schools into secondary or senior secondary.
As per the report, the Directorate does not hold the full record of these schools, though merger orders originate there. This is why people ask why information that should be with the Directorate is being sought from schools as 12-year-old records.
Why Institution Heads Are Worried
- Current heads were not posted then, so they do not know of the old orders.
- Old records are simply not available in many schools.
- The warning of action over wrong information has increased the fear.
- As per the spokesperson of Akhil Rajasthan Vidyalaya Shikshak Sangh, the Directorate should have the information and orders; if it searches its own files, everything can be found.
- As per the report, attempts to speak to the Secondary Education Director went unanswered.
Passing the Responsibility Down the Line
| Level | Whom it asks |
|---|---|
| Directorate | DEO (District Education Officer) |
| DEO | CBEO |
| CBEO | PEEO |
| PEEO | School institution heads |
Now PEEOs are asking heads where the old enrolment records will come from. Heads of the merged schools have either been transferred or retired, and not every school has its old records.
The March Merger Plan This Year
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total schools | 7,352 |
| Primary schools | With 0–14 enrolment |
| Upper primary schools | With 0–24 enrolment |
| Status | Department went on the back foot after statewide opposition; matter put on hold |
Practical Tips for Institution Heads
- Check old registers, correspondence files and the school history register available at school.
- In writing, inform the higher office about whichever record is unavailable.
- Send only verified information, since responsibility lies with the sender.
- Keep a copy of all correspondence.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is the Directorate seeking these records?
As per the report, the Directorate lacks complete information on schools merged since 2014-15, so it is asking the field.
How many schools were merged in 2014-15?
More than 17,000, as per the report.
What if wrong information is sent?
The order warns that responsibility will lie with whoever sends wrong or incomplete information.
How many schools were planned for merger this March?
7,352 schools, but the matter was put on hold after opposition.
What does the teachers' union say?
The union says the Directorate should retrieve records from its own files instead of asking heads.
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