World Book Fair, New Delhi: Gulab Kothari launched two books: Stri Desh Hai Aage and Body Mind Intellect.
Rajasthan Government Initiatives:
- ₹200 crore subsidy for electric vehicles under the Electric Vehicle Policy.
Events and Awards:
- International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards to be held in Jaipur.
- Three-day Sufi festival to be held in Mehrangarh, Jodhpur.
- Celebration of the 5th death anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay.
Archaeological Discoveries:
- Joint statue of 14th-century heroes and heroines found in Akhepura village, Bhilwara.
Publications and Literature:
- Launch of two books, Stri Desh Hai Aage and Body Mind Intellect, by Gulab Kothari at the World Book Fair in New Delhi.
Healthcare:
- Discussion of a Unani medical center (Baggi Khana Talk) offering Hizama cupping therapy.
Rajasthali Showroom Inauguration: Haribhau Krishnaram Bagad inaugurated the new Rajasthali showroom, which showcases handicrafts made by artisans in Rajasthan. Rajasthali showrooms exist in Jaipur, Udaipur, Delhi, and Kolkata.
Shankar Ram Dewasi's Demise: Shankar Ram Dewasi, known for his dedication to digging nadi talabs (water ponds) for water conservation, recently passed away.
RASICO (Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation) Activities:
- Operates an inland container depot.
- Manages an air cargo complex.
- Runs Rajasthali showrooms (four locations: Jaipur, Udaipur, Delhi, Kolkata), showcasing handicrafts from Rajasthan. Jaipur showroom was inaugurated in 2007 and recently renovated.
Crop Insurance in Rajasthan (2024):
- 39.6 lakh hectares insured under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
- 2,295,435 farmers insured.
- Number of insured farmers and area decreased compared to the previous year.
- Only 13% of insured farmers are women.
Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation (RASICO):
- Established on June 3, 1961.
- Headquartered in Jaipur.
- Focuses on the development of small industries and entrepreneurs in Rajasthan.
Fourth Grade Syllabus in Rajasthan:
- Concerns raised about only 20 out of 120 questions being related to Rajasthan in the fourth-grade syllabus. This is criticized as inadequate.
- 543 vacancies mentioned. Alok Raj is mentioned in the context of the syllabus.
2024 Rabi Crop Insurance in Rajasthan:
- 39.6 lakh hectares insured.
- 2,295,435 farmers insured.
- Women comprised only 13% of insured farmers.
Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme (PMKSY):
- The number of farmers and insured acreage in 2024 was lower than the previous year.
Recent Inauguration in Rajasthan:
- Haribhav Kishanrao Bagad inaugurated a new structure in Rajasthan (details of the structure unspecified).
Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme (PMFBY):
- Started in February 2016.
- Covers Kharif, Rabi, and horticultural crops.
- Premium amounts:
- Horticultural crops: 5%
- Kharif crops: 2%
- Rabi crops: 1.5%
- "Meri Policy Mere Haath" program implemented to promote PMFBY.
2024 Rabi Crop Insurance:
- Approximately 39.6 lakh hectares insured.
- 2,295,435 farmers participated.
East Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP): Renamed "Ram Jal Setu," will provide Rajasthan with 41.02 million cubic meters (MCM) of water.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY):
- 2,22,95,435 farmers availed crop insurance in 2024.
- Launched in 2015-16 budget, implemented February 2016, starting with Kharif crops.
- Premium amounts:
- Horticultural crops: 5%
- Kharif crops: 2%
- Rabi crops: 1.5%
Ram Jal Setu (formerly ERCP):
- 17 districts in Rajasthan will benefit.
- Approximately 3.25 crore people will benefit.
- Irrigation will cover approximately 4.03 lakh hectares.
- Rajasthan will receive 41.0 million cubic meters (MCM) of water.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY):
- In 2024, 22,29,54,435 farmers availed crop insurance under PMFBY.
- Announced in the 2015-16 budget, the scheme was launched in February 2016, starting with Kharif crops.
ERCP/Ram Jal Setu Project:
- A joint project involving the Indian, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh governments.
- Funding: Indian government (90%), Rajasthan government (5%), Madhya Pradesh government (5%).
- Foundation stone laid on December 17, 2024, by PM Narendra Modi in Dadia village, Jaipur.
- Benefits: 17 districts in Rajasthan, impacting 3.25 crore people and irrigating 4.03 lakh hectares.
- Water allocation: 4102 million cubic meters (MCM) to Rajasthan.
- Connects Chambal River tributaries (Kali Sindh, Parvati, Kunnu, and Kuwari) in Madhya Pradesh.
- Name changed to Ram Jal Setu.
- A joint project involving the Indian, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh governments.
Ranthambore National Park Tiger Population:
- Increased to 77.
- Tiger T-103 gave birth to two cubs.
- Known as the "Land of Tigers."
- Tigers were transferred from Ranthambore to Sariska.
Rajasthan Tiger Projects:
- Ranthambore Tiger Project (1973-74): First in Rajasthan. Source of tiger transfers to Sariska.
- Sariska Tiger Project (1978): Introducing bears.
- Mukundra Hills Tiger Project (2013): Features remnants of ancient human settlements.
- Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Project (2022): India's 55th tiger project.
- Dhaulpur Karauli Tiger Project (May 2022): India's 55th tiger project.
- Proposed: Kumbhalgarh Tiger Project.
- The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is responsible for tiger project conservation.
Rajasthan Tiger Projects:
| Project Name | Establishment Year |
|---|---|
| Ranthambore Tiger Project | 1973-74 |
| Sariska Tiger Project | 1978 |
| Mukundra Hills Tiger Project | 2013 |
| Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Project | 2022 |
| Dholpur Karauli Tiger Project | 2023 |
Jaipur Dairy:
- Started the first water conservation zero liquid discharge plan in the state.
Rajasthan SI Recruitment Examination Controversy:
- High Court reprimands the government for its handling of complaints and potential involvement of government employees in irregularities in the SI recruitment examination.
- The High Court is considering the possibility of cancelling the exam.
- Numerous complaints regarding irregularities led to distress among applicants.
Rajasthan Dairy Developments:
- Jaipur Dairy implemented a zero-liquid discharge plant; Rajasthan's first.
- The plant will save 24 crore liters of water and 1.3 crore rupees annually.
- Padam Dairy in Ajmer is Rajasthan's first dairy.
- Raniwara (Jalore) houses Rajasthan's largest dairy.
- Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation (RCDF) established in 1977.
- Rajasthan State Dairy Development Corporation established in 1975.
Zero Liquid Discharge Plant:
- Built by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), established in 1965.
Maru Mahotsav 2025:
- Held from February 9th to 12th, 2025.
- Locations: Pokhran Fort and Shahid Poonam Stadium, Jaisalmer.
- Pokhran Events: Mr. Pokhran (Gopal Singh Bhati) and Miss Pokhran (Abhilasha Chaudhary) awards.
- Jaisalmer Events: Maru Shri award (Dheeraj Purohit), Miss Mumal (Komal Sidd), and Mrs. Jaisalmer (Bhavna Gehlot) awards. A moustache competition was also held, with Narsingh Chauhan winning first place.
- Beauty pageant winners: Komal Sidh (Miss Marwar), and Bhavna Gehlot (Mrs. Jaisalmer). Narsingh Chauhan won the moustache competition for the third consecutive year.
- Budget Announcement: The budget will be released on the 19th.
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* **Maru Mahotsav 2025:** Held from February 9th to 12th, 2025, in Pokhran and Jaisalmer.
* **Pokhran Events:**
* Held at Pokhran Fort.
* Included a beauty pageant awarding "Mr. Pokhran" (Gopal Singh Bhati) and "Miss Pokhran" (Abhilasha Chaudhary).
* **Jaisalmer Events:**
* Held at Shaheed Poonam Stadium.
* Included a beauty pageant awarding:
* "Maru Shri": Dheeraj Purohit
* "Miss Mumal": Komal Sidd
* "Mrs. Jaisalmer": Bhavana Gehlot
* Narsingh Chauhan won first place in the moustache competition.
* Awarded "Best Festival" in Rajasthan's Economic Survey.
* **Rajasthan Tourism:** The Mru Mahotsav's recognition in the Economic Survey is discussed in the context of Rajasthan tourism policies.
* **Rajasthan Infrastructure:**
* A new zero liquid discharge plant for water conservation was established (location unspecified).
* The Bagan RTD 103 project was mentioned, details unspecified.
* The PKEC RCP Raj Ram Jal Setu Project was mentioned, details unspecified.
* **Agriculture and Insurance:** Data on the number of farmers insured and land area covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in 2024 is mentioned but not specified.
* **Other Developments:** The inauguration of a new Rajasthali (details unspecified) and the death of an individual dedicated to digging Nadi Talabs (details unspecified) were reported.