1. What is the Shivira Panchang?
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The Shivira Panchang (शिविरा पंचांग) is the official academic calendar released annually by the Department of Secondary Education, Rajasthan. It prescribes the dates for academic sessions, examinations, government holidays, school timings, and administrative deadlines for both primary and secondary schools across the state.
2. Are Gazetted Holidays and Restricted Holidays different?
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Yes. A Gazetted Holiday (राजपत्रित अवकाश) is a mandatory public holiday where all state government schools and offices are closed. A Restricted Holiday (ऐच्छिक अवकाश) is an optional holiday, and government employees usually have the right to choose a limited number of these optional holidays from the state list per year.
3. How are Mid-Day Meal (MDM) grain allocations calculated?
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As per standard Rajasthan Mid-Day Meal guidelines, the daily raw grain allocation (wheat/rice) is approximately 100 grams for a Primary student (Classes 1-5) and 150 grams for an Upper Primary student (Classes 6-8). The cooking conversion cost also varies by slab. Our built-in MDM Calculator accurately calculates the daily requirement based on total attendance.
4. When do Summer and Winter school timings change in Rajasthan?
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Traditionally, the Winter session timing (शीतकालीन) begins from 1st November to 15th March. During this period, single-shift school timing generally shifts to 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (for Secondary/Senior Secondary). Summer session timings apply loosely from 16th March to 31st October, beginning at roughly 7:00 AM. (Dates subject to latest Shivira Circulars).
5. What is the minimum age for Class 1 admission under RTE?
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According to recent Right to Education (RTE) framework updates, a child must be at least 5 years old (and sometimes 6+ depending on fresh mandates) on the cutoff date of the academic year (usually March 31st or July 1st, depending on state specifics). You can cross-verify precise eligibility via our Admission Age verification tool.
6. How can I sync these holidays to my phone?
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ShiviraPanchang.com offers a seamless `.ics` Calendar Sync functionality. Navigate to our "Tools" page and click on "Export Calendar". Downloading and opening the `.ics` file will automatically integrate all official academic holidays into your Google Calendar (Android) or Apple Calendar (iOS).
7. Is this website endorsed by the Government of Rajasthan?
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No. Information distributed through ShiviraPanchang.com is gathered from officially published circulars but the website itself is independent. It is a strictly educational utility built for the benefit and ease of Rajasthan educators. For official administration decisions, please consult the Shala Darpan (शालादर्पण) portal.