From ‘Ahankar’ to ‘Bhayankar’: Why Rajasthan withdrew student renaming plan
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Rajasthan government withdrew its 'Sarthak Naam Abhiyaan' campaign after public ridicule. The initiative aimed renaming students with negative or complex names to positive alternatives. School Education Minister Madan Dilawar confirmed withdrawal. Launched April 13, the program targeted classes 1-9 in government schools, proposing name changes to boost student self-confidence and personality development.
Key Entities
Rajasthan GovernmentSarthak Naam AbhiyaanMadan DilawarMunni MeenaGovernment Schools