The Rajasthan education department's Sarthak Naam Abhiyan, designed to provide meaningful names for school students, has ignited controversy due to a draft list containing 2,950 names with inappropriate meanings. Names such as Bhiksha (alms) and Ugra Singh (violent person) have drawn criticism for potentially embarrassing implications. Critics, including Shastri Kosalendradas from Rajasthan Sanskrit University, argue that the list undermines the campaign's objective and should be revised with input from Sanskrit educators. The Sanyukt Abhibhavak Sangh, a parents' association, has also condemned the initiative, stating it distracts from pressing issues like rising student dropouts and teacher shortages. Education Minister Madan Dilawar's office defended the initiative, clarifying that the list is a draft and will be revised before a final version is released. Opposition leader Tikaram Jully criticized the campaign, emphasizing the need for improvements in school infrastructure and student enrollment rather than focusing on naming conventions.