Rajasthan Government

State plans to expand sector's contribution to economy, seeks investments

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Wednesday presented the Budget for the financial year 2025-26 and announced that the government is committed to make the state a USD 350 billion economy. Kumari, who also holds the finance portfolio, said the state government has delivered 58 per cent of its promises made in the election manifesto and has fulfilled 73 per cent of the previous Budget announcements. She announced that as many as 2 lakh new houses will be provided with drinking water connections and on this initiative Rs 400 crore will be spent. She said that nine greenfield expressways will be constructed. Diya Kumari started her Budget speech by presenting the state's income expenditure estimates for the year 2025-26. Starting the Budget session, Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani said the government will respond to issues raised by the Opposition after the Zero Hour on February 20. It is pertinent to note that the Opposition Congress is demanding the government's respo

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday said that to achieve the goal of making India water-sufficient by 2047, it is important to have a well-organised roadmap, including water conservation techniques. Sharma was addressing the second All India Conference of State Water Ministers in Udaipur. He said that we should move towards water self-sufficiency by adopting water conservation measures so that a safe and prosperous future can be provided to the coming generations. He said that to achieve the goal of water self-sufficiency, we need a well-organised roadmap that, includes major aspects like agriculture, urban water management and technological innovation. The chief minister thanked the Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil for the programme and said that this conference is a living example of the concept of cooperative federalism. He said that in our constitutional system, water is a subject of the states, but due to the tireless efforts of the prime minister, water ha

Craftsman Automation's manufacturing unit has been shaped from scratch in Rajasthan's Salarpur Bhiwadi industrial area

The Rajasthan Cabinet on Saturday decided to allocate Rs 101 crore for the renovation of temples under state control and raise the honorarium given to their part-time priests, according to a government release. These were among a slew of decisions related to the Devasthan Department taken at the meeting held in Prayagraj after Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, ministers along with state MLAs took a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh. It was decided to double the funds to Rs 3,000 per month for service, worship, bhog, prasad, festival, dress, water and light, security operation system, etc in 390 temples under the direct charge category of the Devasthan Department and 203 temples under self-dependent category, according to the statement. Approval was given to increase the honorarium given to part-time priests working in such temples from Rs 5,000 to Rs 7,500 per month. Also, Rs 101 crore will be given for renovation, repair and development works of sic temples under the government

A source in the industries department said that to make things easy for prospective investors, the state government is planning to develop a three-layer system to give clearance to these proposals

Highlighting the initiatives taken by his government for youth welfare, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Sunday said Rajasthan government is committed to empowering youth through employment and skill development. Speaking at the fourth Chief Minister Employment Festival at Birla Auditorium, Sharma stated that the government has taken significant policy decisions to streamline and expedite recruitment processes. He also inaugurated/laid foundation stones of various development projects worth Rs 31,000 crore virtually. "The youth have the right to decide what a developed India should look like," he said, adding that under PM Narendra Modi's leadership, the country has witnessed unprecedented changes in the last decade. Referring to the vision of Swami Vivekananda, who had said in 1893 that the 21st century would belong to India, Sharma said that today, Prime Minister Modi is fulfilling that prophecy. He said that the state government was providing timely opportunities to deserving

Memorandum of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 35 trillion, the highest in the state's history, were signed during the three-day summit held in Jaipur from December 9-11

The summit was held from December 9-11 in Jaipur

Chief Minister underlined transparency and efficiency in recruitment processes, which have been pivotal in meeting the expectations of job aspirants

The National Education Policy prioritises the country's interests as well as skill based-learning and has replaced the one introduced by British administrator Lord Macaulay, which aimed to uproot Indian culture and produce clerks, Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade said on Thursday. Speaking after inaugurating the 59th Devgiri Regional Conference of the RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad here, Bagade also said students must become self-reliant, develop their intellectual and physical abilities and inculcate the spirit of service. "The education system introduced by Thomas Macaulay aimed to uproot Indian culture and produce clerks. This outdated system has been replaced by the NEP, which has been crafted by 1,400 experts. It prioritises national interests and skill based learning. It ensures those with talent will not go hungry," Bagade said. Macaulay's 'Minute on Indian Education' was primarily responsible for the introduction of Western institutional education in the

Three new divisions were also dissolved in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma

The policy called M-Sand 2024 will help sustainable development by ensuring environmental protection, fostering economic growth and supporting communities

The selection procedure, including interviews and group discussions, for the full-time internship scheme has already started, he said

From the marble statues of Sirohi to honey made in Bharatpur, each district has something distinct

As per the PMO, he is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for at least 24 projects worth over Rs 46,300 crore during the 'Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh' event

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday said that a strong and respectable position of women is a symbol of an advanced and prosperous society and nation. Keeping this in mind, one year of our government has been dedicated to respect, security and welfare of women, he added. The chief minister said mothers and sisters had an important participation in the opportunity given to us last year by the people of the state to serve. Swami Vivekananda also said that welfare of the world is not possible without improving the status of women, he added. The chief minister was addressing the state level women's conference organized in Udaipur on the occasion of completion of one year of the state government. Sharma said that both men and women have a role in making any society advanced and progressive. He said that women as a mother contribute significantly from the beginning in the development of culture, civilization and human qualities in their child. The chief minister said

On the second day of the 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024, a thematic session titled 'Agri-Business InnovationsThe session was attended by key dignitaries, including Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, Bhajanlal Sharma, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Kirodi Lal Meena, Minister for Agriculture, Government of Rajasthan, Joraram Kumawat, Minister, Animal Husbandry, Gopalan, Dairy & Devasthan, Government of Rajasthan, Gautam Kumar Dak, Minister of State of Cooperative & Civil Aviation, Government of Rajasthan.In his address, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Bhajan Lal Sharma, said, "Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Rajasthan government has focused on addressing key challenges in water, irrigation, and power, which are vital not only for agriculture but also for industries and tourism.""In the near future, we will implement a comprehensive water management system to ensure reliable irrigation .

Rajasthan Police will launch specialised women-led patrolling units next week to enhance the safety of women and children in public spaces, officials said. The Kalika Patrolling Units will be distinctively identifiable by their blue uniforms with neon monograms, they said. Malini Agrawal, Additional Director General (Civil Rights), said the initiative will begin with 250 teams, each consisting of four female officers. The plan includes expanding the program to 500 teams, with Jaipur receiving 35 units initially, and each District Commissionerate receiving 10 units. The squads will operate under the supervision of senior female officers. Subsequently, 20 units will be deployed in Kota, 12 in Udaipur, 10 in Jodhpur and 10 each in Ajmer and Bhilwara. "The decision to form these patrolling units was driven by frequent complaints of eve-teasing and harassment in public spaces. Female constables and head constables will patrol these areas on scooters," Agrawal said. The teams will use

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the development following the mantra of 'Reform, Perform and Transform' is visible in every sector. Addressing the Rising Rajasthan Summit here, Modi said today every expert and investor in the world is very excited about India. He said that having a large manufacturing base in India is important as the world needs an economy that continues to function strongly even during the biggest crisis. "Today the world needs an economy that continues to function strongly even during the biggest crisis. It should not be disrupted. For this, it is very important to have a large 'manufacturing base' in India," he said. The Prime Minister said that India has shown how the democratisation of digital technology is benefiting every sector and every class. "India is showing the world the real power of 'democracy, demography and data'," he said. Modi said the youth power is taking the ancient tradition of India forward. PM Modi said that our government is