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CM Gehlot ups honorarium for women in rural livelihood projects by 15%

Rajasthan Assembly elections 2023: Ahead of the elections, CM Ashok Gehlot provides interest-free loans to women engaged in rural livelihood projects

Rajasthan elections: People will make Mission 156 a success, says CM Gehlot

CM Ashok Gehlot calls PM Narendra Modi "arrogant" for assuming his return to the position next year and slams BJP for wiping out the names of historical figures

Farmer demonstration for non-stop electricity enters fifth day in Jodhpur

A demonstration by farmers here in Rajasthan demanding seven hours of uninterrupted electricity supply and power connections entered its fifth day on Monday, with three rounds of talks between them and Discom officials on the issues remaining inconclusive. The farmers' 'mahapadav' at the Jodhpur power distribution company (Discom) began on Thursday. Besides seven hours uninterrupted power supply for agriculture and immediately issuing transformers to farmers who have deposited money for electricity connections, a demand for reserve stock of five transformers in every division to expedite replacement of the burnt transformers has also been put forth, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh's Rajasthan secretary Tulcha Ram Sinwar said. The demonstrators said their sit-in will continue as no action has been taken by officials on their demands. There has to be visible results on the ground, Sinwar added. The Discom's officials, however, claimed that the farmers' problems have been resolved. On Saturday

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Rajasthan govt clears Rs 381 cr for development of 6 canal water projects

The Rajasthan government has approved Rs 381.74 crore for the development and strengthening of six canal water projects in different areas of the state. With this approval, Rs 79.94 crore will be for water availability in Rajsamand dam by increasing the capacity of Khari feeder, Rs 17.60 crore for Balera and Sanchore lift distribution system of Narmada Canal Project, and Rs 8.05 crore for Bhimgudha distributary system. A sum of Rs 14.43 crore for Ratoda distributary system, Rs 20.47 crore for Manki distributary system and Rs 241.25 crore for strengthening of Parvati main canal in Baran district will be spent. The work of a filter plant will be done near Bada Talab in Guda Vishnoiyan located in Luni, Jodhpur. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a financial proposal of Rs 123.53 crore for this, according to a statement. With this, the water distribution system will be strengthened and 70 villages will be benefitted.

Rajasthan CM sanctions Rs 62.28 crore for water supply projects

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has sanctioned Rs 62.28 crore for works related to drinking water supply in Jodhpur city, according to an official statement. It said the state government is carrying out several projects with the commitment to ensure a smooth supply of drinking water. The chief minister has sanctioned Rs 62.28 crore for various works related to drinking water. Among other things, the fund will be used for the replacement of the main pipeline from Takhat Sagar to Kudi that will facilitate water supply in the Luni area of Jodhpur. The old pipeline, laid here in 1996-97, will be replaced and the network will also be expanded, which will cost Rs 38.93 crore, the statement said. Under the Dantiwada project in Jodhpur, drinking water will be made available by connecting a long pipeline from Devaliya village to Jaleli Faujdara. Gehlot also approved a Rs 33.95-crore proposal for a small irrigation lift project for providing water to Mohammadpur, Kaithudi and other villages of

Rajasthan govt not bothered about atrocities against Dalits: BSP leader

BSP leader Akash Anand on Saturday accused the Rajasthan government of not being bothered about atrocities against Dalits in the state. He said the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) will contest all the 200 seats in the upcoming state Assembly elections and will have a share in power. Speaking at a 'Sankalp Yatra' in Bharatpur on Saturday, the BSP national coordinator said, "The law and order situation has deteriorated in Rajasthan and women and Dalits are not safe. Cases of atrocities are surfacing one after another but the government is not bothered at all." "The government which is not able to provide security to the women of the state has no right to rule. Minor girls are raped here but the government is not able to take any concrete step, he added. He accused both the Congress and the BJP of misleading the people. The Congress and the BJP, both are the same. In 2014, people voted for the BJP but were cheated. As a result, today the country is facing the brunt of unemployment and ...

Rajasthan CM directs officials to form panel on Kota student suicides

Around twenty students preparing for competitive exams in Kota have died by suicide so far this year

Rajasthan CM directs officials to form panel on Kota student suicides

Expressing concern over the rising cases of student suicide in Kota, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday directed officials to form a committee to provide suggestions on preventing them. The committee will be composed of all stakeholders, including representatives from coaching institutes, parents and doctors, and it will submit its report in 15 days, Gehlot said. Twenty students preparing for competitive exams in Kota have died by suicide so far this year, authorities say. Last year, the figure was 15. Speaking at a review meeting on suicide cases among IIT and NEET aspirants in the coaching hub, the chief minister highlighted the burden being put on students studying in class 9 and 10. Enrolling Class 9 and 10 students in coaching institutes puts extra burden on them since they also have to appear for board exams, Gehlot said. You call students of class 9th and 10th. You are committing a crime in a way. It is like as if IIT is god. As soon as students come to coachin

Rajasthan govt plans to allocate Rs 5,200 cr to strengthen road network

The chief minister said that due to the extensive investment opportunities within the state, the government is committed to developing high-quality roads

Gehlot announces 15% bump in honorarium paid associated with Rajeevika

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday announced a 15 per cent increase in the honorarium paid to women associated with RGAVP, also called Rajeevika, and interest-free loan to them for agriculture and non-agriculture related work. Addressing the 'Sakhi Sammelan' programme organised by Rajasthan Grameen Ajeevika Vikas Parishad (RGAVP), Gehlot said women's association with Rajeevika has boosted their confidence. Social and economic empowerment of women is taking place through programs such as Rajeevika, the chief minister said. They have realised their capabilities and the rights given by the Constitution. Working in the spirit of cooperation, women associated with Rajeevika groups are playing an important role in the development of the state today, he said. RGAVP, an autonomous society established by the state government, is mandated to implement all rural livelihood programmes associated with self-help group-based institutions in the state. Gehlot said that every section

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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

Rajasthan leads nationwide retail inflation chart at 9.7% in July

Supply disruptions, election dynamics, and increased liquidity may be contributing factors

Climate change may turn Thar Desert green by century''s end: Study

India's Thar Desert, known for its arid expanse, could undergo a transformative shift due to the effects of climate change, a study suggests. While many deserts across the globe are predicted to expand with rising temperatures, the Thar Desert might defy this trend and actually turn green within the next century, the researchers said. The Thar Desert is located partly in Rajasthan, and partly in the Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan, covering over 200,000 square kilometres of territory. It is the world's 20th-largest desert and the world's 9th-largest hot subtropical desert. Several studies have projected the growth of Earth's deserts under the influence of global warming. For instance, experts have estimated that the Sahara Desert could increase in size by over 6,000 square kilometres annually by 2050. However, the newly published study, published recently in the journal Earth's Future, offers an unexpected perspective on the Thar Desert. By employing a combination of ...

Rajasthan polls: Protest over govt decision to ban student union polls

The Rajasthan government decided to cancel student body elections this year after state universities said they were using all resources to implement NEP 2020

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