The Rajasthan government has approved the construction of a new building for a government primary school in Rampura Kanwarpura village in Jaipur district, following renewed attention to the condition of the institution after a visit by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) workers ended in a violent confrontation.
According to the government order, construction of the new school building is scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026. The project has received a total financial allocation of ₹18 lakh, with ₹12 lakh sanctioned through the District Mineral Foundation Trust and another ₹6 lakh provided from the local MLA fund.
The decision comes at a time when the condition of government-school infrastructure in Rajasthan has become a major subject of political debate. The Rampura school had already been declared unsafe because of its dilapidated condition, forcing students to continue their education through temporary arrangements.
School building declared unsafe in 2025
The Government Primary School at Rampura Kanwarpura was declared dilapidated in September 2025 and subsequently taken out of use. The condition of the building raised concerns over the safety of students and teachers, leading authorities to discontinue regular classes in the structure.
Following the declaration, villagers arranged alternative facilities consisting of two rooms and a tin shed so that classes could continue. The arrangement was intended as a temporary solution but subsequently became a symbol of the larger infrastructure problems facing some government schools in the state.
The latest government decision is aimed at providing students with a safer and more suitable environment for learning. The sanctioned ₹18 lakh will be used for construction of the replacement school building.
CJP visit triggers confrontation
The issue gained wider attention after members of the CJP visited Rampura Kanwarpura on Friday as part of the party’s campaign to inspect the condition of government schools.
The visit was part of the organisation’s “School Thik Karo” campaign, under which its members have been visiting schools to highlight deficiencies in infrastructure and basic facilities.
The inspection, however, turned contentious after the CJP delegation encountered opposition from people in the area. Several members of the team were allegedly assaulted, while vehicles associated with the delegation were reportedly damaged during the confrontation.
The incident subsequently triggered political accusations from both sides.
CJP representatives alleged that individuals linked to local political workers were responsible for the attack. Party leaders also alleged political involvement in the incident. These allegations have been disputed, with local BJP legislator Kailash Verma accusing the CJP team of creating unrest by attempting to enter the school without authorisation.
The competing claims have added a political dimension to what began as a dispute over the condition and inspection of a government school.
CJP calls government decision a victory
The approval of the new building was welcomed by the CJP, which described the development as evidence that its campaign had succeeded in drawing attention to neglected school infrastructure.
CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka thanked Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma for the decision and said the organisation would continue to monitor the implementation of the construction project.
Ranka also linked the Rampura decision to the government’s broader announcement on school infrastructure and said the campaign would continue until government schools across Rajasthan received adequate facilities.
The party has also raised concerns about the period before the new building becomes operational. While construction is scheduled to start in September, students will still require an adequate temporary learning space until the new structure is completed.
The issue has therefore shifted from merely constructing a new building to ensuring that children are not forced to study in unsuitable conditions while they wait for the permanent facility.
Rajasthan announces ₹12,500 crore school infrastructure roadmap
The Rampura project comes alongside a much larger government plan to improve school infrastructure across Rajasthan.
The state government has prepared a three-year roadmap estimated at ₹12,500 crore for the financial years 2026-27 to 2028-29. The plan is intended to transform government schools into safer, better-equipped and technology-enabled educational institutions.
The proposed expenditure covers several areas of school infrastructure.
Under the plan, approximately ₹2,487.75 crore has been earmarked for 3,587 new school buildings. Another ₹8,378.30 crore has been proposed for the construction of 83,783 new classrooms.
The government has also allocated around ₹1,129.45 crore for major repairs at 22,589 schools, while approximately ₹340.40 crore has been proposed for 13,616 new toilet complexes.
The scale of the proposed investment reflects the extent of infrastructure requirements across the state’s government education system.
Thousands of classrooms and hundreds of school buildings in pipeline
The government has also said that school development projects worth ₹3,006.34 crore have either been approved or are currently at different stages of tendering and implementation.
This includes projects worth approximately ₹620 crore covering 518 new school buildings. Construction has reportedly already started on 181 of these buildings.
A separate proposal involving around ₹600 crore for 894 additional school buildings has also been submitted after receiving loan approval from NABARD and the Finance Department.
In addition, the state has approved works worth ₹300 crore for 2,906 new classrooms. These projects are either underway or moving through the implementation process.
The government has also set aside ₹550 crore for major repairs and safety-related work, while ₹936.34 crore has been earmarked for educational, residential and other specialised facilities.
Technology upgrade forms part of broader education plan
The state’s infrastructure programme also includes a significant technology component.
The government has announced spending of around ₹1,087 crore to equip government schools with modern technology by December 2026. The programme includes approximately ₹107 crore for 9,000 smart classrooms.
Another ₹100 crore has been allocated for 80,000 tablets, while around ₹880 crore is proposed for the development of 7,000 information and communication technology laboratories.
The government has presented these initiatives as part of a wider effort to modernise public education and make schools safer, more inclusive and better equipped to meet contemporary educational requirements.
Rampura case highlights gap between plans and immediate needs
The developments at Rampura have nevertheless highlighted an important challenge: large-scale infrastructure plans must translate into immediate improvements at the school level.
While the government has announced substantial funding for new buildings, classrooms, repairs, toilets and technology, students at schools that have already been declared unsafe continue to depend on temporary arrangements.
In Rampura, the original school building was taken out of use nearly a year before the latest approval for a replacement structure. The temporary facilities arranged by villagers allowed education to continue, but they were never intended to become a permanent solution.
The confrontation surrounding the CJP visit has therefore brought renewed attention to the need for faster implementation of infrastructure projects, particularly where school buildings have already been classified as unsafe.
Political dispute continues alongside infrastructure debate
The school-building announcement has not ended the political controversy surrounding the Rampura incident.
CJP leaders have maintained that their team was attacked while attempting to document the condition of the school. Several workers were reportedly injured during the confrontation.
The party has alleged that the incident was politically motivated and has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the visit.
Local BJP MLA Kailash Verma, however, has rejected the allegations and accused the CJP members of attempting to create unrest through an unauthorised inspection.
The conflicting accounts remain part of the broader dispute, while the government’s decision to approve a new school building has shifted attention back to the condition of the students and the infrastructure they require.
Focus now turns to construction and temporary arrangements
With construction scheduled to begin on September 1, attention will now turn to whether the project progresses according to schedule and whether the allocated funds are sufficient to deliver a safe and functional school facility.
The immediate priority is also ensuring that students receive proper temporary accommodation during the construction period. A permanent building may address the long-term problem, but uninterrupted access to a safe learning environment remains essential in the interim.
The Rampura case has consequently become a broader test of Rajasthan’s approach to government-school infrastructure. The state’s proposed ₹12,500-crore roadmap represents a significant financial commitment, but its effectiveness will ultimately depend on timely execution, monitoring and the quality of completed projects.
For the students of Rampura Kanwarpura, the immediate hope is that the latest government order will bring an end to years of uncertainty and provide them with a permanent school building where they can study in safe and dignified conditions.