Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas led a review meeting of the Atal Gyan Kendra Scheme at the Secretariat in Jaipur. The focus was on developing these centers at the gram panchayat level to provide quality education, digital literacy, and exam preparation for rural youth. Ensuring timely availability of infrastructure, digital resources, and monitoring implementation progress were key directives.
Joga Ram, Principal Secretary and Commissioner of Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Department, highlighted the resources being provided at each Atal Gyan Kendra. These include e-libraries, competitive exam materials, and facilities to enhance critical thinking. The scheme targets establishing these centers in phases at every gram panchayat headquarters, with the first phase covering 2,056 gram panchayats.
Financial approval has been granted for 1,687 Atal Gyan Kendras, with construction completed at 243 centers. Each center is equipped with digital workstations, internet connectivity, and study facilities for students. Plans are in place to deploy Atal Mentors to promote digital empowerment and facilitate access to government services. The Atal Gyan Kendra Scheme, announced by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, aims for effective implementation and development of these educational hubs.
