Kota, Oct 27 (PTI) Rajasthan Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar on Monday announced several changes in the state’s education department, including starting the new academic session from April 1 instead of July 1 and introducing a common uniform for students of government and private schools.

Addressing a press conference here, he said, since the administrative and financial year begins from April 1, the academic session will also start from that date to align with the state’s calendar.

He said the move would benefit students as they would receive books before the summer vacation, allowing them to study during the break.

So far, the academic session in the state’s schools has begun on July 1.

Dilawar also said parents will now be informed via SMS if their child is absen

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