Innovations for Holistic Student Development – School Education Department, Government of Rajasthan

Innovations for Holistic Student Development

There was an absence of structured fitness programs in schools, leading to a need for incorporating regular physical activities to instill lifelong healthy habits.
Increased stress and lack of mindfulness among students
Schools lacked direct involvement in sustainability programs, necessitating a structured approach to foster ecological responsibility among students.
There was a need to create a personal connection between individuals and conservation efforts to ensure long-term commitment.
Large-scale afforestation efforts previously lacked proper tracking and accountability, making it difficult to measure long-term survival and impact.

The Rajasthan government mandated the integration of Surya Namaskar into the daily morning assemblies across all government and private schools to promote both physical and mental well-being.
Large-scale events were organised to practice Surya Namaskar, culminating in a record-setting participation of 1.53 crore students on February 3, 2025.
The state launched an afforestation campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ encouraging students and citizens to plant trees in honor of their mothers
₹37 crore was allocated for tree plantation, and geotagging mechanisms were implemented to track the progress of over 58 lakh saplings, ensuring transparency.
Schools, panchayats, religious leaders, and government officials were actively mobilized to ensure participation in afforestation and yoga programs.

Over 1.53 crore students from 78,974 schools participated in the mass yoga event, gaining recognition from the World Book of Records.
More than 1.58 crore trees were planted across Rajasthan, significantly surpassing initial targets.
Students exhibited increased discipline, concentration, and physical fitness due to daily yoga practices.
Rajasthan surpassed its initial target of planting one crore trees in a single day by successfully planting over 2.01 crore trees.
Geotagging of over 58 lakh trees ensured better monitoring and care, leading to higher survival rates of planted saplings.

For more information, please contact:
Krishna Kunal at secy.schooleducation@rajasthan.gov.in

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