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Describe the efforts made by Rajasthan Government in the Held of health and education. |
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Answer» Efforts made by Rajasthan Government in the field of Education- Till 2014-15, there were 41,525 primary, 37,573 upper primary and 27,155 secondary/higher secondary schools operating in Rajasthan, where 60.75 lakh students were enrolled. A programme named “Education For All” is being run to educate children in the age group of 6-14. Right to free and compulsory education has been enforced in the state under the Right to Education Act of 2009 since 1st April 2010 . Under this, 25 per cent seats are reserved in private schools for children from weaker section. To promote girl education, 200 Kasturba Gandhi Girls Schools and 10 Mewat girls Residential Schools are operated. To increase the quality of education, self employment drive has been initiated from 2012-13 and development of physical resources has been emphasised upon in schools. With the objective of making Net Enrollment Ratio as 100 per cent till 2017 and Stability Rate as 100 per cent till 2020, National Secondary Education Mission (NSEM) plan is being run. Efforts made by Rajasthan Government in the field of health : Hospitals, number of doctors, nutrition and facilities of potable water are included in healthcare services. Till 2014, total number of allopaethic medical centers was 17543, in which there were 113 hospitals, 194 dispensaries and 14408 sub health care centers. At present, 118 ayurvedic hospitals, 3577 ayurvedic dispensaries and 3 yoga and natural hospitals are operating in the state. There was 46669 beds available for patients in the state. As compared to other states, there is lack of healthcare facilities in the state. Chief Minister Free Medicine plan was enforced on 2nd October 2011. The objective of this plan is to provide benefits to all those patient who come to the government hospital. This plan is providing maximum medicines to the patients free of cost. Apart from this, Mother-Child security Scheme, National Children Healtha Program, Chief Minister A PL Security Fund Plan, Janini express, Dhanvantri 108 toll free Ambulance plan etc. are being run as well. |
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