Rajasthan

Appearance

  • Rajasthan Initiatives & Events

    • Chief Minister's Athlete Insurance Scheme: Free insurance for international medal-winning athletes.
    • Bakani Theatre Festival: Six-day festival from March 7th-12th.
    • Digital Repository Portal: Launched for athletes' sports certificates.
    • Desert Districts: Number to increase to seven under Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, Section 101.

  • Awards & Recognition

    • BSE's Philosiphic Creative Creator Award: Siddhi Jori.
    • Guinness Book of World Records: Praveen Prajapat (Bhopa dance).

  • Sports Awards

    • Manu Bhaker: Two bronze medals (10m air rifle, Paris Olympics).
    • Avani Lekhara: BBC India Para Sports Person of the Year 2024.
    • Sheetal Devi: Emerging Player Award (archery).
    • Mitali Raj: Lifetime Achievement Award (cricket).

  • Avani Lekhara (Para-Shooter)

    • BBC India Para Sports Woman of the Year 2024 (Rajasthan).
    • SH1 category.
    • Tokyo Paralympics: Gold (10m air rifle), Bronze (50m air rifle).
    • Paris Paralympics: Gold (10m air rifle).
    • First Indian para-athlete with two Paralympic gold medals.
    • Padma Shri (2021), Major Dhyan Chand Award (2021), Nari Shakti Puraskar (2021).
    • Brand ambassador for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.

  • All India Convention of Farmers

    • 14th Convention: Palanpur, Gujarat.
    • Rajasthan: 380 representatives.

  • Rajasthan Agricultural Budget

    • 100 farmers to Israel (agricultural innovation).
    • 5000 farmers to other Indian states (agricultural innovation).

  • 14th All India Convention of the Indian Farmers' Union:

    • Held in Palanpur, Gujarat.
    • 380 representatives from Rajasthan participated.

  • Rajasthan Farmers' Budget Initiatives:

    • 100 Rajasthan farmers will be sent to Israel for agricultural innovation training.
    • 5000 Rajasthan farmers will be sent to other states in India for agricultural innovation training.

  • Bikaner Child-Friendly City Initiative:

    • An MoU was signed between Bikaner and the World Resources Institute to develop Bikaner as a child-friendly city.
    • The Bikaner municipality partnered with the World Resources Institute to make Bikaner a child-friendly city.

  • Aravali Range:

    • The Aravali mountain range extends from Palanpur in Gujarat to Raisina Hills in Delhi.
    • It's considered a treasure trove of minerals.

  • World Resources Institute (WRI):

    • WRI is a non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1982.
    • Its primary focus is transforming food and energy production and consumption methods globally.
    • WRI also designs cities for a better future.
    • WRI's involvement includes city planning and design aspects for Bikaner's child-friendly initiative.

  • MedTech Event and Winner:

    • Dr. Shailendra Sharma won first prize at a MedTech event (Mad Attack) focusing on integrating medical technology.
    • The event highlighted advancements like drone delivery of medicine and AI-assisted surgeries.

  • AI-Assisted Surgeries at AIIMS:

    • AIIMS performed a robot-assisted surgery, showcasing the use of technology in medicine.

  • IIT Jodhpur Developments:

    • Developed drones mimicking Garuda, including one capable of operating in both air and water.
    • Established Centers of Excellence in AI and renewable energy.
    • Collaborated with DRDO on defense-related projects.
    • Developed a lithium battery alternative.
    • Created an analyzer for detecting diabetes and alcohol.
    • Developed a method for cooling reactor cores using atmospheric moisture.
    • Created a robot for assisting disabled individuals with exercises.

  • AIIMS Jodhpur Initiatives:

    • Established a rural health center in Netar.
    • Launched an air medicine service from Sirohi.

  • MedTech Event:

    • IIT Jodhpur and AIIMS Jodhpur jointly organized a "MedTech" event focusing on integrating medical and technological advancements.
    • The event highlighted the use of drones for medicine delivery to remote areas and AI in surgeries.
    • Shailendra Sharma secured first place in the event.
    • Dr. Shailendra Sharma received the first prize at the MedTech Hector event, jointly organized by IIT and AIIMS Jodhpur.

  • PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana:

    • The amount has been increased from ₹8000 to ₹9000 in Rajasthan.
    • Launched on February 24, 2019, in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
    • Initially provided ₹6000 annual financial assistance to farmers across India, disbursed in three installments of ₹2000 each.
    • In Rajasthan's 2024-25 budget, the amount was increased from ₹6000 to ₹8000.
    • The 2025-26 budget further increased the amount to ₹9000 in Rajasthan.
    • The 19th installment was released on February 24, 2025, from Bhagalpur, Bihar.

  • MADHA Cluster Yojana & Scheduled Areas:

    • MADHA cluster plan implemented in scheduled areas.
    • Location of headquarters previously asked in exams.

  • Missing Food Supplies:

    • 55,000 tribal children's food packets missing 2 kg of wheat flour and flattened rice each.

  • Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana:

    • Financial assistance increased to ₹9,000 in the state.
    • Launched February 24, 2019, in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
    • Initially provided ₹6,000 annual financial assistance via direct bank transfer.

  • Maabadi Centers (Anganwadi Centers):

    • Information available through the TD Department.
    • Nutritional supplies (ages 5-12) at centers subject to discussion due to shortages and poor quality.
    • Establishment date and location may be exam questions.
    • "Paravritta Kshetra Vikas Upagam" program relevant.
    • Maada Cluster Yojana related to scheduled areas.

  • Tribal Area Development Department (TD Department):

    • Website provides information on Maabadi centers and related programs.
    • Source for details on number of Maabadi centers and locations.

  • Food Shortages at Maabadi Centers:

    • 55,000 tribal children's food packets had 2 kg of flour and flattened rice stolen.
    • Maabadi Centers in Rajasthan: Operated in 15 tribal-dominated districts of Rajasthan.
    • Objective of Maabadi Centers: To provide nutrition to children aged 5-12 years in tribal areas.
    • Current Issues with Maabadi Centers: Insufficient and poor-quality nutritional supplies.
    • Maabadi Centers and Tribal Area Development Department (TAD): TAD department, established in 1975 with headquarters in Udaipur, oversees the Maabadi centers.

  • Tribal Area Development in Rajasthan:

    • Tribal Area Development (TAD) department established in 1975, headquartered in Udaipur.
    • Purpose: integrate tribal communities into the mainstream.

  • Maabadi Centers:

    • Maabadi Centers, similar to Anganwadi centers, provide nutritional support to children aged 5-12 in tribal areas across 15 districts of Rajasthan.
    • Currently, there are concerns regarding insufficient and low-quality nutritional supplies.

  • New Centers of Excellence in Agriculture:

    • Garlic Center of Excellence: Jhunjhunu
    • Maize Center of Excellence: Banswara
    • Honeybee Keeping Center of Excellence: Bharatpur
    • Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture Center of Excellence: Location unspecified.

  • Pomegranate Cultivation in Thar Desert:

    • Approximately 16,000 hectares under pomegranate cultivation.
    • Over 12.5 million pomegranate plants.

  • Ma Badi Kendra Yojana:

    • Implemented by the Tribal Area Development Department (TAD) in 15 districts of Rajasthan.
    • Focuses on the development of tribal communities in southern Rajasthan, aiming to integrate them into the mainstream.
    • Addresses the unique challenges faced by tribal communities, including limited access to education and economic opportunities.

  • Tribal Area Development Department (TAD):

    • Established in 1975.
    • Headquartered in Udaipur.
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### Pomegranate Cultivation in Rajasthan

*   Significant increase in pomegranate cultivation in Barmer, Balotra, and Jalore districts due to improved irrigation from the Narmada project and innovative farming practices.
*   Approximately 16,000 hectares of land are used for pomegranate cultivation, with about 1.25 crore plants.
*   The shift has led to increased income for farmers in the region.
*   Other crops cultivated in the region include cumin and dates.

### Centers of Excellence

*   Center of Excellence for pomegranates is located in Bassi, Jaipur.
*   Budget 2025-26 allocated funds for establishing Centers of Excellence in agriculture, including:
    *   Garlic (Jhalawar)
    *   Maize (Banswara)
    *   Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
    *   Honeybee Keeping: Bharatpur

### Agricultural Transformation in Western Rajasthan

*   Western Rajasthan is undergoing agricultural transformation due to improved irrigation from the Narmada River.
*   Farmers are shifting from traditional crops like bajra and guar to commercial crops.

### Government Schemes and Awards

*   **PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN):** Scheme's presence and status in Rajasthan.
*   Recipient of the "Mad Attack" (Hatton) award.
*   Recipient of the Para Sports Woman of the Year 2024 award.
*   Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed to make Bikaner a child-friendly city.
*   Rajasthan farmers participated in the 14th All India Convention.

### Maan Badi Yojana

*   Discussion of the Maan Badi Yojana, including its location and implementation details.