Which state government gave clearance to the introduction of Public Private Partnership in the school education, paving the way for private owners to take over the government schools?

Q. Which state government gave clearance to the introduction of Public Private Partnership in the school education, paving the way for private owners to take over the government schools?

(A)Tamil Nadu
(B)Bihar
(C)Kerala
(D)Rajasthan

Answer: Rajasthan

The Rajasthan Cabinet has given clearance to the introduction of public-private partnership (PPP) in the school education, paving the way for private players to take over the government schools.

In its first phase and on a pilot basis, 300 in the rural areas would be put up to be run on PPP mode. These are among the 9895 secondary and higher secondary government schools across the state. The policy does not extend to those located in cities, district headquarters and the Aadarsh Vidyalayas. Schools, which have recorded poor results, would be handed over to private partners,'' said state parliamentary affairs' minister Rajendra Rathore, while briefing the media after the cabinet meeting.