Page 13 - Ashok Gehlot

Robust road network essential for Rajasthan's Mission-2030: CM Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said a robust road network in the state will pave the way for the realisation of 'Mission-2030', a vision of the state government. Under 'Mission-2030', the state government has envisioned developing Rajasthan as one of the leading states of the country by 2030. In a virtual inauguration, Gehlot laid the foundation stone of 153 road development project that cost Rs 4,817 crore on Thursday. The chief minister said road development in Rajasthan in the last four and a half years have been "excellent" due to which the roads of the state are being praised across the country. Today, villages and towns in remote areas of the state are being connected by a safe and smooth road system, he said. "The state government is laying a network of high-quality roads for safe and smooth travel without accidents. Due to this, a positive environment has been created for the investors and the state is setting new dimensions of development," he said. He

Rajasthan elections: BJP announces 2 key committees, Vasundhara Raje absent

Former CM Vasundhara Raje was not mentioned in BJP announcement for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections

Raj CM clears packages for 7 projects to boost investment of Rs 24,681 cr

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved the customized packages for seven projects to encourage investment of Rs 24,681 crore in the state. The proposals approved in the fifth meeting of the Board of Investment will create employment opportunities for more than 10,000 people, a release said. Gehlot addressed the meeting at his residence on Wednesday. He said that the state government has resolved to include Rajasthan in the leading states under Mission 2030 and industrial development and increase in investment have an important role in this. The CM said that the target under Mission-30 is to increase the state's GDP by about two and a half times to Rs 35.71 lakh crore. The chief minister said that there is immense potential of solar energy in the state and solar parks are being set up in the state. In the meeting, proposals regarding customised packages, concession, exemption and other facilities were approved by the board. The approved proposals are mainly related to

Rajasthan elections: Congress adopts Karnataka model for ticket allocation

Congress party to reveal candidate list using Karnataka model; targets 156 seats for a strong victory

Mission 2030: Rajasthan government seeks suggestions from 10 million people

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot aims to make Rajasthan one of the tops states of the nation by 2030 through education, healthcare, employment, and overall development

Rajasthan elections 2023: CM starts Free Annapurna Food Packet Scheme

Rajasthan Assembly elections 2023; CM Ashok Gehlot taunts BJP for not fulfilling promises and calling government schemes "freebies"

I-Day: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot launches Annapurna Food Packet Scheme

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Independence Day launched the state government's Annapurna Food Packet Scheme. Referring to his government's public welfare schemes, Gehlot said these are not freebies (revdi) and are being implemented with "excellent" financial management. He said, "My announcements are not just announcements, I have done what I have said." Gehlot also distributed Annapurna Food Packets to some of the beneficiaries on the occasion. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas and Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra were also present on the occasion. Each packet under this scheme will contain gram dal, sugar, salt, edible oil, chili powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder. Supplying food packets to beneficiaries at a cost of around Rs 370 a packet (including all expenses) would result in a monthly expenditure of around Rs 392 crore. This scheme is a part of Chief Minister Gehlot's Rs 19,000 crore "Inflation Relief Package", w

350,000 Rajasthani girl students await promised bicycles under govt scheme

Rajasthan government's free bicycle scheme provides girl students in class IX free bicycles to enable them to attend schools located in remote areas

Rajasthan elections 2023: CM Gehlot announces metro corridor extension

Ashok Gehlot plans an extension that could cumulatively cost Rs 1,184 crore ahead of Rajasthan Assembly election 2023

Rajasthan govt most corrupt, new 'scams' emerging every day: Pralhad Joshi

Accusing the Rajasthan government of being the most corrupt, the BJP's election in-charge for the state Pralhad Joshi on Sunday claimed new scams and rape cases come to the fore every day under the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress dispensation. Sixteen per cent of the cases of atrocities and murders registered in the country are from Rajasthan, the Union minister alleged. He was in Jaipur for a meeting with party workers for the assembly elections due later this year. "The Rajasthan government is the most corrupt government in the country. Rajasthan is on top in number of rape cases. Recruitment exam papers have been leaked more than 16 times," Joshi told reporters here. He said development work has stalled and a BJP government is needed in the state. If Chief Minister Gehlot wanted to do good for the poor then why did he not do so in four-and-a-half years, Joshi asked. Instilling confidence among the BJP workers, he said the party will form the government in the state with a two-thirds

20 students died by suicide in Kota in 8 months: Rajasthan CM Gehlot

Earlier, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sushil Kumar Modi had on August 8 expressed concern over increasing cases of suicides among students

Lawyers' duty is to protect Constitution in today's circumstances: Raj CM

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Saturday urged lawyers in the state to protect the Constitutional values of the country in today's "worrying circumstances". He said lawyers made significant contributions in the country's freedom movement and their role is important in building an ideal society. "They have deep knowledge of the basic sentiments of the Constitution. In today's worrying circumstances, it is the duty of the advocates to protect the constitutional values of the country," Gehlot said. He was addressing the Chief Minister-Advocate dialogue at the his official residence on Saturday. Later, in the evening he also inaugurated 160 newly constructed flats for MLAs near the Rajasthan Assembly. He said, "The role of lawyers is important in building an ideal society. Lawyers made important contribution in India's freedom movement. Be it Mahatma Gandhi, former Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru or Motilal Nehru, all were lawyers," he said. The chief minister said Rajasthan is the o

PM Modi losing respect within his party, may face revolt: Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi is losing respect within his own party and could soon face a "revolt". The senior Congress leader claimed PM Modi's respect among the common people is also on the wane as his party "turns against" him because of his "approach". Gehlot targeted Modi for his attacks on the Congress over dynastic politics and his call for a Congress-free India. "Making the country Congress-free will never happen," Gehlot said. "The Congress is in every house of the country, while the condition of their party (BJP) is getting worse." "There is a split in their party. Modiji's respect is waning within his party. This should be a matter of concern for Modi ji himself. The respect that he earlier enjoyed among the public has also decreased," he said. The BJP has often took potshots at Chief Minister Gehlot over the infighting in the Rajasthan Congress. Addressing a rally in the state's Mount Abu in May, PM Modi had sai

With new youth policy, Rajasthan to be leading Indian state by 2030: Gehlot

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said that with the new youth policy, Rajasthan will become the leading state of the country by 2030. The youth policy will be released soon and a youth development and welfare fund of Rs 500 crore will also be set up, he said. Addressing the state level youth mahapanchayat 'Yuva Sankalp' organised at the Agricultural Research Centre here here, Gehlot said the youth policy will become a powerful medium to make the government's Vision 2030 a reality. A presentation on the new youth policy was shown at the programme and a short film on it was also screened later. Youth Board President Sitaram Lamba handed over the draft of the new youth policy to the chief minister. The chief minister said that his government has taken many important decisions in the interest of the youth. The state government is continuously working for the welfare of the youth, their employment and skill development, and making efforts to provide them with higher education ...

Gujarat minister writes to Rajasthan govt over its plans to build two dams

Amid a row over reports suggesting that Congress-ruled Rajasthan is planning to build two dams upstream of the Dharoi dam, the Gujarat government has registered its protests saying the project would violate a water-sharing agreement. Gujarat Water Resources Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya told reporters on Friday he has written to the Rajasthan government over its plans to build dams on Sabarmati and Sei rivers near the border of both states. Concerns have been expressed that if such a plan is implemented, the Dharoi dam won't get any water. According to Bavaliya, Rajasthan should adhere to the water-sharing agreement signed when Dharoi dam on Sabarmati river was built in Mehsana district of Gujarat over 40 years ago. While Sabarmati river originates from Rajasthan, Sei river is a tributary which eventually merges with Sabarmati before it enters north Gujarat, where Dharoi dam is situated. Water should be distributed as per the water treaty signed by both states in the past, said the ..

Rajasthan govt waives fuel surcharge for domestic & agri consumers

CM Ashok Gehlot states that the state will examine a proportionate hike in SC/ST reservation in government jobs

Rajasthan elections 2023: Congress veterans gather in Jaipur today

Rajasthan Assembly elections 2023: Senior party members will gather to discuss strategy, foster unity and address key issues for the Rajasthan state Assembly elections

Rajasthan MLAs not keen to move to new govt complex before elections

CM Ashok Gehlot will inaugurate the new luxurious government accommodations on Saturday, August 12

Rajasthan govt begins Indira Gandhi Smartphone Yojana; free phones to women

Under the scheme 13.5 million women will receive free smartphones, first rollout will extend to 4 million women

Rajasthan CM plans to hike OBC quota by 6%, raising reservation to 70%

CM Ashok Gehlot announced that a survey will be conducted to determine the most backward castes among the OBC who will receive an additional 6% reservation