Rajasthan Government

PM Modi to launch projects worth over Rs 46,300 cr in Rajasthan today

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

Strong, respectable position of women symbol of prosperity: Rajasthan CM

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

Rising Rajasthan Summit 2024 features session on Agri-business innovations

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 to launch women-led patrolling units to prevent gendered crimes

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

'Reform, Perform, Transform' mantra visible in every sector: PM Modi

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

MoUs of Rs 30 trn signed ahead of Rising Rajasthan Investment Summit 2024

The event features participation from 32 countries, 17 of which are designated as partner nations, including Japan, Switzerland, Singapore, Denmark, and South Korea

PM Modi to visit Rajasthan on Dec 9 to inaugurate Rising Rajasthan Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on Monday during which he will inaugurate the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024. He will also visit Haryana the same day and will launch the LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana and lay the foundation stone of the main campus of the Maharana Pratap Horticultural University in Panipat. Prime Minister Modi will travel to Jaipur and at around 10:30 AM, he will inaugurate the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 at Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said. Thereafter, he will travel to Panipat and at around 2 PM, launch LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana and lay the foundation stone of the main campus of Maharana Pratap Horticultural University. In Rajasthan, Modi will inaugurate the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and the Rajasthan Global Business Expo at Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) and address the gathering on the occasion. The theme of th

Rajasthan govt's new policy set to give a fillip to MSMEs in state

The state government claims that it received investment commitments worth over Rs 25 trillion so far

3 million getting employment from mining in Rajasthan: CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday said the state has immense possibilities in mineral resources and about 30 lakh people are getting direct and indirect employment from mining. He said the mining sector also plays an important role in the state's revenue. So the priority of the state government is that the mineral wealth should be properly exploited and revenue in this sector should be increased. He instructed the officials to work by setting targets. He said the department should speed up the mining exploration work and identify new mining areas and make the auction process transparent. Sharma was addressing the review meeting of the Mines and Petroleum Department. He said the mineral resources should be used for the welfare of the public and transparency should be maintained in the entire process. He instructed the officials to form an assessment committee for various activities of the Mines Department and also organise its regular meetings. He also asked them

Escape to Rajasthan: Tourists flock to desert state as Delhi chokes

Hoteliers said while some people are flocking to the state for brief stays of two to seven days, some are working remotely

Rajasthan Cabinet approves Anti-Conversion bill against forced conversions

According to Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa, the bill proposes severe punishments, including imprisonment from 1 to 5 years, to crack down on forced conversions

Rajasthan govt ramps up efforts to make Global Investment Summit a success

To make the event successful, the state government has organised investor meets in the country as well as in South Korea, Japan, the UAE, Qatar, Singapore, Germany, United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia

Providing cheap, quality medical facilities states' priority: Rajasthan CM

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday said providing cheap, accessible and quality medical facilities to the people of the state is the priority of the state government. He instructed officials to ensure all the budgetary announcements related to the health sector should be completed at a fast pace with an effective action plan to realise the 'Apno Swasth Rajasthan' concept. Sharma was chairing a review meeting of the Medical and Health Department in the Chief Minister's Office on Tuesday. Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar was also present in the meeting. He informed the chief minister that the process of recruitment on about 48,000 posts by the Medical and Health Department is going on at mission mode and so far appointment have been made on about 8000 posts. Chief Minister Sharma said that to provide quality health services in small cities and towns, the state government has decided to build Ayushman Model CHCs across the state. The chief minister said th

100K Lakhpati Didis, Rs 150 cr to 500K children on Bhajanlal govt anniv

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday said his government on its first anniversary will make one lakh women 'Lakhpati Didi' and transfer an amount of Rs 150 crore to five lakh children under the 'Palanhar' scheme. The Bhajanlal Sharma government completes one year on December 15. In a statement, Sharma said that the state government will empower the people of the state by giving them many gifts on its first anniversary while continuously moving in the direction of 'Apno Agrani Rajasthan'. Sharma on Wednesday held a review meeting on various schemes in the Chief Minister's Office. He said that on the occasion of the anniversary, an amount of Rs 150 crore will be transferred to 1.5 lakh workers associated with building and other construction work. Also, scooters will be distributed to 2,000 people with disabilities and by setting up camps in each district, aids will also be made available to 10,000 such people, the statement said. The chief minister said an amount

Rajasthan govt steps up efforts to attract investment in mining sector

RIPS 2024 and proposed policy changes announced in the state Budget aim to revitalise the sector, the official added

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal invites investors to state's investment summit

CM Bhajan Lal expressed optimism, hoping to secure more investments from the UK as part of Rajasthan's continued efforts to boost economic ties and attract global capital

Investment policies on the anvil ahead of Rising Rajasthan summit

The Rising Rajasthan investment summit is scheduled from December 9-11. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the event

Raj plugs into future, set to install smart electricity metres in all homes

The work of installing smart metres for approximately 14.3 million connection holders will start soon and cost around Rs 9700 crore

Rajasthan CM Sharma asks officials to expedite projects announced in Budget

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday asked officials to expedite the implementation of projects announced in his government's budget. According to an official statement, he said his government is going to complete one year in office on December 15. All land allotments and tender process announced in the budget should be completed and preparations for the foundation stone laying made by that period, he said. Sharma presided over a division level meeting held in Bharatpur Collectorate Auditorium. Sharma said public servants should perform their duties with full devotion and dedication, keeping the spirit of public service paramount. He directed officials to complete the initiatives announced in the budget on priority. Sharma also reviewed the district-wise progress of development works of various departments and the law and order situation in the state.

Rajasthan to launch new mineral policy to boost revenue, streamline mining

The policy will be unveiled before the "Rising Rajasthan" summit in December based on stakeholder input