Rajasthan

Event: Inauguration of Media Lab and Radio Rajasthan 91.2 Community Radio.
Location: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University, Sikar.
Inaugurated by: Governor (as the Chancellor of the university).
Related Sikar Facts:
- Uranium reserves at Khandela hills and Rohil village.
- Ganeshwar Civilization.
- Baijnath Maharaj (Padma Shri 2025 recipient) hails from here.
- Khandela is famous for the Gota industry (Lappa-Zappi).
- Pyrite production.
- First Sainik Academy of the state: Rao Sekha Academy.
Governor-Related Context:
- Completed one year in office.
- Released the book 'Abhyudaya Ki Ore', inaugurated by Somati Devi.
Other Radio Station: Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, also launched a radio station: MPUAT 90.4 FM (focused on agriculture).

Event: National Mime Festival (Rashtriya Muka Abhinay Mahotsav).
Location: Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur.
Dates: October 29-30, 2025.
Jawahar Kala Kendra: Established in 1993, designed by architect Charles Correa.
Related Event: Rashtriya Lok Rang Mahotsav was also held at Jawahar Kala Kendra in October 2025.
Historical Context (Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur):
- Located on the Chiria Took hills.
- Notable cannons include Gazak, Nusrat, Shambhu Baan, Kilkil, Kadak, Bijli, and Nagfani.
- Hosted Rajasthan International Film Festival in February 2025 and Rajasthan Folk Film Festival in October 2025.

Event: Foundation stone laid for the world's first Gopalan (Cattle Rearing) Corridor.
Location: Nand Gaon, Sirohi.
Initiated by: Om Prakash Mathur.
Date: Kartik Shukla Ashtami.
Related Sirohi Facts:
- Mount Abu: Home to Mount Abu Sanctuary (known for wild fowls), Nakki Lake, Toad Rock, Nandi Rock, ISRO Infrared Center, Arbuda Mata Temple.
- Features the Uria Plateau and Abu Plateau.
Government Initiatives for Cattle Rearing:
- Budget 2025-26: ₹5,000 annual incentive to farmers for cultivation using bullocks.
- Gaushala grants: ₹50 per day for cows, ₹25 per day for calves.

Parent Campaign: Chief Minister Shikshit Rajasthan Abhiyan (Flagship Scheme).
- Guidelines Issued: March 29, 2025, from a youth conference in Kota.
- Objective: To address learning weaknesses in Hindi, English, and Maths for students in classes 3 to 8.
Prakhar Rajasthan 2.0 Launch: September 5, 2025.
Duration: 90-day program, from September 5 to December 5, 2025.
Objective: To develop and enhance reading skills in children.
Nodal Department: Rajasthan Education Department.