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Digital India Initiatives:
- 10 municipalities initiated digital mapping under the Digital India Land Record Modernization program.
All India Kinder Mahasammelan:
- The first All India Kinder Mahasammelan was held in Vaishali Nagar, Ajmer.
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandi Shramik Kalyan Yojana:
- Increased marriage grant from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000.
Gallantry Award:
- Sultan Singh Rathore was awarded the President's Gallantry Award in Delhi.
Jaipur's 300th Anniversary:
- Govind Dev Ji Kala Mahotsav will be organized to celebrate Jaipur city's 300th anniversary.
- The announcement was made in the 2025-26 budget.
PWD Seva App:
- The Public Works Department (PWD) launched the PWD Seva app for reporting damaged roads.
Cultural Events:
- World Music performances at the Somnath Mahotsav in Gujarat featured Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Salil Bhatt.
- The Kailash Mata fair commenced in Karauli on March 27, 2025.
Environmental Initiatives:
- The 12th annual 3Rs (Reuse, Reduce, Recycle) and Circular Economy forum will be hosted in Rajasthan from March 3-5, 2025, at the Rajasthan International Centre.
Sports:
- Rajasthan's senior and sub-junior teams won gold and silver medals, respectively, at the Faridabad National Soft Hockey Championship.
- Vivan Marda became India's number one under-14 tennis player according to the All India Tennis Association rankings.
Government Initiatives & Policies:
- The Rajasthan government announced the establishment of an Institute of Mines at the College of Technology and Engineering, Udaipur, in the 2025-26 budget.
- Dr. Dinesh Jangir received the Bhartiya Samman 2025 award in Delhi for his contributions to homeopathic medicine and social service.
- A new temple for folk deity Hadbuji will be built in Begi village, Phalodi.
- Increased financial assistance in a Nidhi Yojana scheme from ₹8000 to ₹9000.
- Established a sports injury department at SMS Hospital, Jaipur.
- Launched a tourist mobile app providing information on Rajasthan's tourist sites, cultural activities, and facilities.
Awards and Honors:
- Kalamani Award: Kamal Kishore Soni, for his artwork on camel bones.
- BBC Indian Para Sports Woman of the Year 2025: Awarded to Avani Lekhara, Manu Bhaker, Sheetal Devi, and Mitali Raj (Mitali Raj received a lifetime achievement award).
- MedTech Hackathon First Prize: Dr. Shailendra Sharma.
International Events:
- World Water Conference held in Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur, to address water scarcity, floods, and drought.
Awards and Recognition:
- Siddhi Jori received the Philanthropic Impact Creator Award at the Bombay Stock Exchange.
- Praveen Prajapat entered the Guinness Book of World Records for his Bhawai dance performance.
- Dr. Shailendra Sharma received the first prize at the MedTech Hackathon organized jointly by IIT and AIIMS Jodhpur.
- Avni Lekhara, Manu Bhaker, Sheetal Devi, and Mithali Raj received awards at the BBC Indian Para Sports Women of the Year 2025. Mithali Raj received a lifetime achievement award. Sheetal Devi received the Emerging Player award and a Women's Sports award.
- Kamal Kishor Soni received the Kalamani award for his art on camel bones.
- Lakshman Dan Kaviya awarded the Kavi Kag Puraskar.
- Droupadi Meena, a waste material painter, entered the India Book of Records.
Government Schemes and Initiatives:
- The Rajasthan government increased the amount under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana from ₹8000 to ₹9000 (central government contribution is ₹6000).
- The Tribal Area Development Department's Ma Badi centers are under scrutiny due to poor quality and shortage of rations. The program operates in 19 districts.
- SMS Hospital in Jaipur will establish a sports injury department. A performance increase center exists at the SMS stadium.
- Under the National Gokul Mission, the virtual inauguration of 3000-liter silos for nitrogen storage took place in 13 districts.
- The number of desert districts in Rajasthan has increased to seven under Section 101 of the Panchayati Raj Act of 1994.
- The Rajasthan government will provide a ₹200 crore subsidy under its electric vehicle policy.
- Rajasthan will receive 4102 million cubic meters of water under the PKCI ERCP Ram Jal Setu project.
- Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Jaipur, approved to develop a cancer vaccine.
- Professor Tribhvan Sharma appointed Vice-Chancellor of Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jaipur (located in Jobner Agricultural University).
- Part-time priests' honorarium increased from ₹5000 to ₹7500.
- 22,954,350 farmers availed crop insurance under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in 2024.
Other Current Events:
- The Karauli district administration launched the Kaila Mata fair on March 27, 2025.
- A women beat officer wing was established in Pali district to address harassment and exploitation cases, with similar initiatives planned for Sirohi and Jalore.
- The Siddheshwar Maharshi Gurudev Swagat Samiti organized a Kalyan Mahotsav on February 16th, 2024.
- Anjan Singh Naruka from Tonk won a gold medal in the short gun clay pigeon skeet men's event at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand.
- Electric Vehicle Policy: ₹200 crore subsidy announced.
- Water Conservation: First zero liquid discharge plant inaugurated in Jaipur Dairy.
- 14th-century statues of heroes and heroines found in Akhepura village, Bhilwara.
- The third Swiss military exercise, Cyclone 2025, between India and Egypt took place at the Mahajan Field Firing Range.
- The national Banejwar fair, an Adivasi Maha Kumbh, was held from February 8th to 17th, 2025.
- Third Indo-Egypt joint military exercise, Cyclone 2025, held at Mahajan Field Firing Range.
Sports Initiatives:
- The Chief Minister's Athlete Insurance Scheme provides free insurance coverage to international medal winners.
- A digital repository portal, launched by the Rajasthan State Sports Council, digitally secures athletes' sports certificates.
- Shyam Sundar Swami won a gold medal in archery at the Para Asian Games in Thailand.
Cultural Events:
- Sufi Festival 2025: Held in Mehrangarh, Jodhpur.
- IIFA Awards 2025: To be held in Jaipur in March 2025.
- Bikaner Theatre Festival: Six-day festival from March 7th to 12th, 2025.
- The Rajasthan Spice Expo was held in Jodhpur.
- The National Baneshwar Fair was held from February 8th to 17th, 2025.
- The 57th Punyatithi of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya was observed.
Book Launches:
- Gulab Kothari's books: "Ek Stri, Desh Se Aage" and "Body, Mind, Intellect" launched at the World Book Fair in Delhi.
- "Gaon Aur Amma" received a Sahitya Akademi Award for Rajasthani literature.
Genetic Testing Lab: A genetic testing lab for detecting genetic and rare diseases will be established at SMS Medical College.
National Ice Stock Championship: Ritika Singh, a transgender athlete from Rajasthan, won a gold medal in the National Ice Stock Championship.
Lakhpati Didi Yojana: The Lakhpati Didi Yojana, launched on August 15, 2023, focused on women's skill development. Udaipur district in Rajasthan saw the highest number of women achieving self-reliance through this scheme.
National Ayurveda Institute's Anniversary: The National Institute of Ayurveda celebrated its 50th foundation day.
Disaster Warning App: The National Disaster Management Authority launched the "Chet App" to provide warnings about heatwaves, earthquakes, and cyclones.
Asian Legends League: The first International Asian Legends League 2025 will be held in Nathdwara, Rajasthan.
Awards:
- Lakshman Dan Kavya received the Kavi Kag award.
- Droupadi Meena, a woman artist, was recognized in the India Book of Records for her waste-material paintings.
Maru Mahotsav 2025:
- Gopal Singh Bhati won the title of Mr. Pokhran.
- Abhilasha Chaudhary won the title of Miss Mumal.
Rajasthan Government Initiatives:
- Panch Gaurav Yojana: Includes sub-schemes focusing on one district, one product in agriculture and industry; one district, one sport; one district, one destination (tourism); and one district, one specialty (forestry).
- Lakhpati Didi Yojana (August 15, 2023): A skill development scheme for women, with Udaipur district showing the highest participation and impact.
Healthcare Developments:
- A genetic testing lab will be established at SMS Medical College to diagnose genetic and rare diseases.
Sporting Achievements:
- Ritika Singh won a gold medal in the National Ice Stock Championship.
Cultural Events:
- Bhilwara Mahotsav 2025 theme: "Atuut Dhaage Sanskriti" (Unbreakable Threads of Culture).
Disaster Management:
- The National Disaster Management Authority launched the "Chet App" to provide warnings for heatwaves, earthquakes, and cyclones.
Other:
- Avni Lekhara was included in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Pariksha Pe Charcha" program.
- Brahmani Barrage: A hybrid barrage is being constructed on the Brahmani River in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan.
- Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Maharaj: A ₹100 coin was issued to commemorate the first death anniversary of Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Maharaj, whose association is with Ajmer, Rajasthan. He attained Samadhi through Sallekhana.
- Ayurvedic Capsule for Blood Pressure: The Shri R.P. Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University in Jodhpur developed an ayurvedic capsule for treating blood pressure.
- Unique Moksha Dham: Rajasthan's first unique Moksha Dham (cremation ground), designed to attract tourists, is being developed in Jaipur.
- Panch Gaurav Yojana: Includes five initiatives: One District One Product (agriculture and industry sectors), One District One Sports, One District One Destination (tourism), and One District One Species (forestry).
- रक्षा कवच अभियान: राजस्थान पत्रिका में नियमित रूप से प्रकाशित, अपराध नियंत्रण और महिला सुरक्षा पर केंद्रित।
- ऑल इंडिया मारवाड़ी हॉर्स सोसाइटी: जोधपुर में आयोजित हॉर्स सम्मेलन में बेस्ट एनिमल का खिताब प्रदान किया गया।
- मुख्यमंत्री फसल बीमा योजना: "मेरी पॉलिसी मेरे हाथ" अभियान की शुरुआत।
- आठवां सरस्वती महोत्सव (हरियाणा): राजस्थान को स्टेट पार्टनर बनाया गया।
- ब्राह्मणी बैराज: हाइब्रिड मॉडल के तहत ब्राह्मणी नदी (चित्तौड़गढ़) पर निर्माणाधीन।
- आचार्य श्री विद्यासागर महाराज: केंद्र सरकार द्वारा 100 रुपये का सिक्का जारी, अजमेर से संबंध, सल्लेखना पद्धति से समाधि।
- आयुर्वेदिक कैप्सूल: ब्लड प्रेशर के इलाज के लिए सर्वपल्ली राधाकृष्ण राजस्थान आयुर्वेद विश्वविद्यालय (जोधपुर) द्वारा निर्मित।
- देश का पहला अनूठा मोक्ष धाम: जयपुर में पर्यटन स्थल के रूप में विकसित किया जा रहा है।
- वन डिस्ट्रिक्ट वन प्रोडक्ट स्कीम: राजस्थान में "पंच गौरव" योजना के अंतर्गत कृषि क्षेत्र में लागू।
- Sports: Harcharan Singh, a Rajasthan player, won a gold medal in weightlifting at the 38th National Games.
- Agriculture: The Agri-Tech scheme in Rajasthan will hold workshops in every gram panchayat from February 5th to March 31st.
- Awards: Deepika Soda and Anusaya Soda were awarded the bravery award at the Indian Child Welfare Council, New Delhi's event.
- Crime Prevention: The Raksha Kavach campaign, featured in Rajasthan Patrika, aims to control crime and improve women's safety.
- Animal Welfare: The All India Marwari Horse Society's horse conference in Jodhpur awarded the "Best Animal" title.
Awards and Honors:
- Swananand Kirkire: Shri Dwarkaprasad Agrawal Award (Jaipur Literature Festival, February 2025).
- Abhishek Surana: 2024 Scooch Award (Digital Sakhi innovation and women's empowerment project).
- Deepika Soda and Anusaya Soda: Bravery Award (Indian Child Welfare Council, New Delhi).
Government Schemes and Policies:
- Rajasthan Prohibition of Religious Conversion Bill, 2025: Introduced on February 3, 2025.
- AgriTech scheme: Camps in every gram panchayat from February 5th to March 31st.
Events and Celebrations:
- Nagaur Cattle Fair: Organized by the Tourism Department (February 3rd to 6th, 2025).
- ₹25 Commemorative Coin: Unveiled on the 25th death anniversary of Harkishan Haata (Issued by BITS Pilani).
- State-level Surya Namaskar Program: Organized by the Education Department (SMS Stadium, Jaipur, Surya Saptami).
- 13th Jayanti of Lok Devta Devnarayan: Celebrated in 2025.
Budget and Allocations:
- Indian Railways: ₹9960 crore allocated to Rajasthan.
Sports:
- 38th National Games: Harcharan Singh (Rajasthan) won gold medal in weightlifting.
Agriculture and Research:
- Jai Gopal Vermi Culture: MoU signed between Indian Veterinary Research Institute and Jodhpur Agricultural University regarding a type of earthworm that can survive temperatures from 0 to 50 degrees Celsius.
Appointments:
- Sudhanshu Pant: Chairperson of Rajasthan State Cooperative Development Committee (Chief Secretary).
District Initiatives:
- Tina Dabi (District Collector of Barmer): Implemented Navo Barmer and Maru Udan programs.