Rajasthan

ACME Solar secures ₹1,571 cr IIFCL funding for 300 Mw Rajasthan project

IIFCL will be the sole lender for the project with a repayment tenor of 19 years; the ₹2,123 crore project will integrate a 1,350 MWh battery energy storage system

Statewide expansion of digital fertiliser sale system to aid farmers

The system was launched to ensure timely, easy availability of fertilisers to farmers based on their actual needs and to curb black marketing, hoarding, and irregular distribution effectively.

5,000 fault repair workers to get up to ₹30 lakh financial security

Rajasthan will provide 5,000 fault repair workers accident insurance of up to ₹30 lakh, while a new digital tool will monitor renewable energy projects and schemes

Rajasthan turns to PPP model to expand market access for state artisans

Rajasthan to run four major haats under PPP model to give artisans, weavers and small entrepreneurs better market access, fair prices and wider opportunities

Rajasthan to introduce Uniform Civil Code, says CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday said the state government would be introducing the Rajasthan Civil Code 2026 in line with the constitutional spirit of Article 44, which provides for a Uniform Civil Code. Addressing the state-level Independence Day function at Dr Karni Singh Stadium here, Sharma said the proposed legislation would seek to ensure a uniform legal framework for all citizens of the state. He said the government had taken several big and tough steps to strengthen law and order and create an atmosphere of peace and security in Rajasthan. Sharma said that a legislation had been enacted to check unlawful religious conversions through inducement or fraudulent means. "The government is following a zero tolerance policy towards crime and corruption. This has helped reduce crime and create an atmosphere of peace in the state," he said. Speaking about the state's development agenda, Sharma said the government was committed to fulfilling the vision of 'Viks

Drinking water supply to be powered by solar energy in Rajasthan

Rajasthan's PHED plans 200 MW-plus of rooftop solar for pumping stations, targeting ₹180 crore in savings through a 25-year RESCO model

Rajasthan govt transfers 69 IFS officers, promotes 22 RFS officers to IFS

The Rajasthan government has transferred 69 Indian Forest Service officers in a major reshuffle in the Forest Department, with 22 officers promoted from the Rajasthan Forest Service (RFS) to the IFS nearly seven months after their promotion, according to a government order. Fourteen IFS officers have also been given additional charge, according to the order issued by the Department of Personnel late Monday night. Arijit Banerjee, who was the head of the Forest Department, has now been made the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force. Vijay N, Secretary of the Environment and Climate Change Department, has been transferred to the post of Chief Conservator of Forests (Establishment), Jaipur. Shailja Deval has been appointed Secretary of the Environment and Climate Change Department. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Anurag Bhardwaj has been posted as PCCF (IT), Rajasthan. Anup K R has been transferred from Jodhpur and posted as Chief Conservator of Fore

Rajasthan sanctions ₹2,101 crore for non-patchable, missing-link roads

Rajasthan approves ₹2,101 crore for constructing 3,232 missing-link and non-patchable roads to improve connectivity across 187 Assembly constituencies

Chandipura outbreak: Govt sends joint response team to Gujarat, Rajasthan

A national joint response team has been sent to Gujarat and Rajasthan after fresh Chandipura virus cases and deaths among children prompted intensified containment efforts

SC moots 20-point action plan for Rajasthan rivers, seeks lasting solution

Top court proposes a special task force, zero liquid discharge and stricter regulation to tackle industrial pollution in Rajasthan's Jojari, Luni and Bandi rivers.

Rajasthan constitutes task forces to boost exports in key sectors

Aims to improve inter-departmental coordination and ensure regular monitoring of projects

RIICO gets 449 applications for 240 industrial plots in Rajasthan

RIICO received 449 applications for 240 industrial plots under its Direct Allotment Scheme, reflecting strong investor interest in Rajasthan's manufacturing sector

Rajasthan scaling new heights in industrial development: Chief secretary

Rajasthan is emerging as a preferred investment destination, backed by sector-specific policies, rapid industrial park development and infrastructure-led growth, says Chief Secretary V Srinivas

Rajasthan plans to revive allocation of small limestone mining leases

Rajasthan plans to revive small limestone mining leases to ease raw material shortages for over 2,000 lime units and support local employment

Rajasthan plans overseas employment cell to boost jobs abroad for youth

Rajasthan to launch ROEFC to guide youth for overseas jobs with skill training, language support, international centres and safe migration assistance

RIICO invites applications for industrial plot allotment under 12th phase

RIICO opens 12th phase of industrial plot allotment scheme to boost private investment and PPP-led industrial park development in Rajasthan

NPCIL-NTPC JV invites bids to build core of Mahi Banswara nuclear project

The project at Mahi Banswara will be the country's first nuclear generator that is not fully-owned by Nuclear Power Corp., which currently operates India's entire atomic energy capacity of 8.8 gigawat

ASHVINI floats Rs 28,000-cr nuclear island EPC tender for Rajasthan project

ASHVINI has invited bids for a Rs 28,000 crore nuclear island EPC package for four 700 MW reactors at the Mahi Banswara project, the largest such tender under India's PHWR programme

Rajasthan nuclear power project delays expose gaps in vendor ecosystem

RAPP-8's commissioning delay has highlighted bottlenecks in India's nuclear vendor base as the country seeks to rapidly expand capacity and deepen localisation under the SHANTI Act

Rajasthan's kharif sowing slows amid erratic rains, revival expected

Erratic monsoon rains have slowed kharif sowing in Rajasthan, leaving key crops below target and raising the risk of delayed planting and resowing