Rajasthan Department of Education

The Rajasthan Department of Education, also known as the Rajasthan Education Department, is the state government body responsible for the administration and development of school education in Rajasthan. It formulates policies, oversees the implementation of curricula, and manages the functioning of government‑run schools across the state. The department coordinates teacher recruitment, training, and performance evaluation to maintain teaching standards. It also administers state‑level examinations and scholarship programmes for students.

As part of its mandate, the department implements centrally sponsored schemes such as Samagra Shiksha and Mid‑Day Meal programmes within Rajasthan. It works closely with district education officers and block‑level officials to ensure that educational services reach rural and urban areas alike. The department maintains an official online portal that provides information on policies, announcements, and services for stakeholders.

The April 2025 cyber incident, in which the department’s website was defaced with messages attributed to the Pakistan Cyber Force, highlights the department’s digital footprint and the need for robust cybersecurity measures. Following the breach, the portal was taken offline while the department’s IT wing initiated recovery, notified cybersecurity agencies, and launched an investigation. Officials confirmed that no sensitive data leak had been verified and that a full system audit was underway. The episode underscores the broader challenge faced by government‑linked web assets in India.