A lot's in a name: Rajasthan govt launches drive to change student names if derogatory

JAIPUR: (Apr 14) Names like "Sheru", "Shaitan" and other unusual or derogatory monikers often finding their way into school registers could soon be a thing of the past in Rajasthan, with the state government launching a "Sarthak Naam Abhiyan" to replace them with more meaningful alternatives.

The initiative seeks to address concerns that students with awkward or inappropriate names often face ridicule and loss of self-esteem, particularly as they grow older.

"As children grow older, such names sometimes lead to embarrassment and may even affect their self-esteem," School Education Minister Madan Dilawar told reporters on Tuesday, adding that names play an important role in shaping a child's identity and personality.


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