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Rajasthan traders flag land, transportation issues ahead of investor summit

The state government said it had, till October 1, received memoranda of understanding (MoUs) committing investments worth around Rs 12.55 trillion

Jaipur emerges as MICE tourism hotspot, driven by JLF and Jewellery Show

In the last decade, many big national and international events have been organised in the state capital

Tata Power to invest $14.3 billion in Rajasthan over next 10 years

Tata Power on Monday said it has inked an initial pact with the Rajasthan government for investment of Rs 1.2 lakh crore, including Rs 75,000 crore in green energy, in the state's power sector. The 10-year plan aims to support Rajasthan's transformation into a power surplus state, providing 24/7 clean, affordable, and reliable power supply. Investments will be made in renewable energy projects and manufacturing, transmission, distribution, nuclear power, rooftop installations, and EV charging, a company statement said. The MoU was signed during the 'Rising Rajasthan' Investor Meet in New Delhi on Monday. An amount of Rs 20,000 crore will be invested in the state transmission and distribution area to modernize the grid infrastructure, reduce energy losses, and improve power quality across the state. Besides, Rs 10,000 crore will be invested for transmission systems exploring opportunities to develop nuclear power plant. Nearly Rs 75,000 crore will be for renewable energy projects.

Rajasthan govt goes all out to woo investors for December summit

The 3-day mega event aims to attract and facilitate global investment, innovation, and partnerships in the state

Rajasthan govt to launch new mineral policy to attract investment

The total revenue from minerals in Rajasthan was estimated at over Rs 7,460 crore in FY24

Rajasthan's marriage gardens want a pie of big fat wedding market

Apart from havelis, which double up as wedding venues, grand hotels, marriage gardens too have emerged as an attractive option

Rajasthan carrying out large-scale reforms for ease of biz, says minister

The Rajasthan government is carrying out large-scale administrative reforms to ensure ease of doing business and make the state investor-friendly, industry and commerce minister Rajyavardhan Rathore said on Wednesday. "The government is constantly trying to reduce the cost of doing business and reduce red tape to zero under 'ease of doing business' so that it is easy for the industry to do business here," Rathore said while talking to reporters about the 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit-2024. The summit is scheduled to be held in Jaipur from December 9-11. The minister further said that the government aims to double the state's gross domestic product (GDP) from the current Rs 15 lakh crore to Rs 30 lakh crore in the next five years. Mobilising investment in the state through the 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit is the top priority of the government, he said. The summit is a great opportunity to showcase Rajasthan as one of the most business-friendly states an

Delhi Police recruitment exam scam: Accused held from Haryana after two yrs

Kota city police has arrested one of the accused, who was on the run for two years, in the alleged Delhi Police recruitment exam scam, a police official said. The accused was also wanted by the Kota police in another case related to forged documents. Akhilesh Kumar Singh (32), a resident of the Jamui district in Bihar and currently living in Delhi's Rohini, was arrested from Haryana's Jind district on Saturday in connection with a case of forged documents, Kota City SP Amrita Duhan said. Akhilesh is one of the accused in the Delhi Police recruitment exam scam, she added. Akhilesh took on rent the premises of Kota's Messrs Om Kothari Foundation for conducting an online examination in 2020. The accused, along with a local person identified as Himanshu Rathore, allegedly forged the signature of an official of the institute to prepare the required documents of proprietorship, and got it allotted as an online examination centre for the Delhi Police recruitment exam, police said. The sc

Rajasthan govt working to create 'investment-friendly' environment: CM

The Rajasthan government is working towards creating an investment-friendly environment for industrialists and to attract investment in every sector, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said. Attending the Economic Times Rajasthan Business Summit here, he said that the government is committed to developing the state as a hub of economic development and investment. In a statement, Sharma said that recently when a film producer told about the need for a film city in Rajasthan, the government identified the land and started the process of its allotment within four hours. He said, "Our government is making decisions for the development of the state in hours, not months and days." The entrepreneurs of the state are in the process of forming joint ventures by signing agreements (MoUs) worth Rs 2,24,000 crore in the energy sector to provide cheaper electricity, Sharma said. He assured that the state government believes not only in signing MoUs but also in implementing them. The state govern

All books calling Akbar great will be burnt: Rajasthan education minister

Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar on Sunday said all books glorifying Mughal emperor Akbar and referring to him as great "will be burnt". The minister's statement came during his visit to Udaipur, where he was addressing a gathering during an event in the Vivekanand Auditorium of Mohanlal Sukhadia University. He said comparing Akbar with Maharana Pratap is an insult to the Rajput warrior king and the pride of Rajasthan. He referred to Maharana Pratap as people's protector, who never accepted to bow down, while Akbar got many people killed for his own gains. So, calling Akbar "great" is an act of foolishness, he added. Dilawar said there was no bigger enemy to the Mewar region and Rajasthan than those who praised Akbar in their school textbooks and called him "great". The minister said, "We have seen the books of all classes. We have not found it (mention of Akbar as great) in the books yet. If it is there, then all the books will be burnt." Maharana Pratap was a legend

Rajasthan's five trainee sub-inspectors arrested for role in paper leak

Five trainee sub-inspectors, including two women, who had been detained earlier for questioning, were arrested on Sunday by the Special Operations Group (SOG) for their alleged involvement in a paper leak incident of the sub-inspector recruitment exam, officials said. All five accused were produced before a court from where they were sent for police remand till September 7, they said. According to an official statement, among the arrested trainees include Shobha Raika and her brother Devesh Raima. Both are children of former Rajasthan Public Service Commission member, Ramuram Raika. Other three trainees include Manju Devi, Avinash Palsania and Vijendra Kumar, the statement read. All five trainees were taken into custody from Rajasthan Police Academy (RPA) and brought to the SOG office for interrogation on Saturday. So far, three separate chargesheet have been presented against the 61 accused in the sub-inspector recruitment exam-2021 case. Among the 61 accused, 33 are trainee ...

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal signs agreements for investment worth Rs 4.5 trn

Rajasthan chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday invited industries to participate in the three-day 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit, beginning December 9, and signed investment agreements worth Rs 4.5 lakh crore. The chief minister signed agreements for investment in the state worth Rs 4.5 lakh crore, which is estimated to generate 6,78,000 jobs mostly in the renewable energy, education and cement sector, at a roadshow organised by industry body CII. "This is the first 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit and I urge industry leaders to participate in the event and invest in the state. We promise to provide you with all resources and support needed for setting up your industries," Sharma assured. The roadshow in Mumbai was the first in the country for promoting 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit. Similar roadshows will be held in Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, as well as in countries such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the United

Rajasthan govt plans to bring a policy to promote medical tourism

The state has 35 medical colleges and 16 dental colleges in the government and private sector, contributing to a well-trained pool of health care professionals

Environment should be safeguarded for green, healthy future: Rajasthan CM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday urged people to commit to safeguarding the environment, ensuring a green and healthy future. "Increasing pollution, climate change and the reckless exploitation of resources are weakening our planet day by day. It is our collective duty to make meaningful efforts to protect the environment," Lal said as he flagged off a cyclothon from SMS Stadium here. The cycling rally was organised for environmental conservation by the Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair and the IMCT Foundation. The chief minister stressed that the change to save nature must begin with each of us, a statement issued here said. "Such programmes reflect our commitment to environmental conservation and raise awareness about health. These initiatives help us stay physically fit while also promoting mental well being," Lal said at the event. He noted that as vehicle use contributes to pollution, it is people's responsibility to compensate by planting more trees and b

Bring tourism policy before investment summit: Hoteliers to Raj govt

The state is holding the 'Rising Rajasthan' summit between December 9 and 11

Rajasthan Cabinet approves setting up four joint ventures in energy sector

The Rajasthan Cabinet on Saturday approved a proposal for the setting up of four joint venture companies in the energy sector, which will work on projects related to renewable and thermal power generation and transmission. The state Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also approved the development of metro rail projects in the state. Apart from setting up joint ventures for renewable and thermal power projects and power transmission projects, the Cabinet also cleared the formation of an infrastructure investment trust, according to an official statement. Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Bairwa, Industry and Commerce Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel informed about the decisions, the statement said. Bairwa said that as per the Metro Rail Policy 2017, the proposal for the formation of a joint venture company between the central government and the state was approved. This joint venture will be for the development, operat

Rajasthan announces reservation for Agniveers in state police recruitment

The Rajasthan government will provide reservation for Agniveers in the recruitment of jail and forest guards and state police, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has said. A statement from the Chief Minister's Office on Saturday said Sharma made a big announcement for Agniveers on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas (July 26). "The Rajasthan government has made a provision of reservation in state police, jail guard and forest guard recruitments for the Agniveers who protect the country's borders with a sense of dedication and patriotism," it said. "With this decision of the state government under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Agniveers will get an opportunity to work in the state after serving the country," the statement quoted Sharma as saying. However, the percentage of reservation in these services for Angiveers was not disclosed. The Centre in 2022 unveiled the Agnipath scheme for the recruitment of youths aged between 17-and-a-half and 21 in the Army, Navy and the

Rajasthan govt to spend Rs 215 cr in FY25 on education scholarship scheme

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said the scholarship initiative underscored the government's dedication to empowering students through higher education

Vedanta's Hindustan Zinc contributes Rs 13,195 cr to exchequer in FY24

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) on Monday said it has contributed Rs 13,195 crore to the exchequer in the last financial year, representing about 46 per cent of its total revenues. In FY 2023-24, Hindustan Zinc's total contribution to the exchequer stood at Rs 13,195 crores, the Vedanta group firm said in a regulatory filing. With this, HZL's cumulative contribution to the exchequer over the past five years stood at Rs 77,803 crore. "As our businesses grow, so will these numbers. At Hindustan Zinc, we are committed to continuing to do business with a purpose in a manner that is sustainable, transparent and creates value for all our stakeholders," Hindustan Zinc Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar said. Over the past five years, that company has consistently contributed an average of approximately Rs 3,250 crore per year to Rajasthan in the form of royalties, contributions to the District Mineral Foundation (DMF), and other levies. "This substantial contribution underlines

Rajasthan govt aims to produce 30 Gw of solar power by the end of FY25

Recently, the government approved land for four major solar projects to make the state a leader in energy self-sufficiency