Festivals and Events
- Shekhawati Festival: March 22nd and 23rd.
- Rajasthan Day Celebrations: March 25th to 31st.
- March 25th: Women's Conference (Barmer) - Kalyani Bhil scooters distributed, Ladli Pratibha Yojana installments, Gargi Awards, LPG gas subsidies.
- March 26th: Farmers' Conference (Bikaner).
- March 27th: Antyodaya Conference (Bharatpur).
- March 28th: Good Governance Conference (Bhilwara).
- March 29th: Youth Employment Conference (Kota).
- March 30th & 31st: Cultural Programs (Jaipur).
Inaugurations
- NSS Punorawas and iStart Launch Pad: Inaugurated by Sanjay Sharma.
Environment and Conservation
- Sariska Tiger Reserve: Expansion planned, involving relocation of families.
- Biodiversity Park: Established in Alwar district.
Sports
- Liva Miss Diva Cosmo 2024: Won by Vipr Mehta.
- IPL 2025: 11 Rajasthan players participating in different teams.
- Para Khelon India Games (Delhi):
- Rajasthan won 24 medals.
- Rajasthan ranked 3rd in medal tally.
- Avni Lekhara: Gold (10m air rifle).
- Mona Agarwal: Gold (R3 mixed 50m air rifle).
- Nihal Singh: Gold (P3 25m air rifle).
- Six events in total.
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- **Awards:**
- Sonia Bijawat received a Lifetime Achievement Award (Sundar Kanta Joshi Award).
- Sundar Kanta Joshi Award was mentioned.
- **State-Level Events:**
- A state-level women's conference was held in Barmer.
- Rajasthan Day will be celebrated on March 30th (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada).
- **Rajasthan Day Events (March 25th-31st):**
| Date | Location | Event |
|-----------|------------|---------------------------|
| March 25th | Barmer | Women's Conference |
| March 26th | Bikaner | Farmers' Conference |
| March 27th | Bharatpur | Poor and Antyodaya Conference |
| March 28th | Bhilwara | Good Governance Conference |
| March 29th | Kota | Youth and Employment Conference |
| March 30th | Jaipur | Cultural Event |
| March 31st | Jaipur | Cultural Event |
- **Barmer Women's Conference Initiatives:**
- 5000 Kalibai Bhil scooters were distributed.
- 300 people received Ladli Protsahan Yojana installments (₹7.5 crore total).
- Approximately 3179 girls received Gargi Awards.
- **2024 Sundar Kanta Joshi Awards:**
- Awarded on April 3rd annually.
- **Senior Category:** Kaushalya Chaudhary
- **Junior Category:** Meena Seyol
- **Sub-Junior Category:** Dharti Mathur
- **Lifetime Achievement Award:** Sonia Bijawat
- **Recent State-Level Women's Conference:** Held at Adarsh Stadium, Barmer.
- **Rajasthan Day:** Celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, March 30th.
- **Airport Developments:**
- Jaipur International Airport received a national award for digital innovation.
- Dabok Airport features a new children's play area ("Child Corner").
- Jodhpur Airport has one airfield with two runways, one for civilian and one for military use.
- Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Barmer have military airfields.
- **Awards:**
- **Sundar Kanta Joshi Award (2024):**
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Sonia Bajawat
- Senior Category: Kaushalya Chaudhary
- Junior Category: Meena Seyol
- Sub-Junior Category: Dharti Mathur
- The Sundar Kanta Joshi Award is presented annually on April 3rd.
- **Rajasthan Airports:**
- Kishangarh Airport (Ajmer)
- Kota Airport
- Ratanaada Airport (Jodhpur)
- Maharana Pratap Airport (Udaipur)
- Sanganeer Airport (Jaipur): International airport, operated by Adani Group, received a national award for digital and automated projects, including a passenger app for flight delay information.
- **Military Airports:** Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Barmer airports are primarily military, but share runways with civilian use at Jodhpur airport.
- **Rajasthan Airports and Awards:** Jaipur International Airport (Sanganeer Airport) received three national awards for its digital and automated projects. The airport's digital initiatives include an app to inform passengers about flight delays.
- **Rajasthan Civil Airports:**
* Nal Airport (Bikaner)
* Jaisalmer Airport
* Uttarlai Airport (Barmer)
* Sanganeer Airport (Jaipur) - operated by Adani Group for the next 20 years; the first international airport in Rajasthan.
* Kishangarh Airport (Ajmer)
* Kota Airport
* Ratanaada Airport (Jodhpur)
* Maharana Pratap Airport (Udaipur)
- **Other Airport Operators:** Most Rajasthan airports are operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), except for Sanganeer Airport.
```* **Awards and Recognition**
* **Parvati Jangid:** Awarded the Baluchi Dastak Award for promoting Baluchi culture.
* **Neeru Yadav:** Known as the "hockey sarpanch" from Jhunjhunu.
* **Ruma Devi:** Brand ambassador for Rajeevika from Barmer.
* **Jaipur International Airport:** Received three awards for digital and automated projects.
* **Airports in Rajasthan**
* Nal Airport, Bikaner
* Jaisalmer Airport
* Uttarlai Airport, Barmer
* Sanganeer Airport, Jaipur (Rajasthan's first international airport, operated by Adani Group)
* Other airports are operated by the Airport Authority of India (AAI).
* **Vijay Dan Detha Literature Festival**
* Held at the Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur.
* Scheduled from March 21st to 23rd, 2025, at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur.
* **Baluchi Dastak Award**
* Awarded to Colonel Parvati Jangir for promoting Baluchi culture.
* Highest honor from Baluchistan.
* Recognizes efforts in fostering the connection between Baluchi culture and India.
* **Rajasthan Fourth Grade Syllabus Controversy**
* Criticism regarding the perceived insufficient focus on Rajasthan's General Knowledge (only 20%).
* **Cultural Events**
* **Sufi Mahotsav:** Held at Amer Palace, Jaipur, and Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur.
* **Shilpgram, Udaipur:** Designated as the state's first Shilpgram. Managed by the Western Region Cultural Centre (headquartered in Udaipur). Patron: the Governor.
* **Vijaydan Detha: Works and Literary Festival**
* Notable works: *Duvidha*, *Ulajhan*, *Sapnon Ki Priya*, *Chaudhrain Ki Chaturai*, *Baata Fulwari*, *Alek Hitler*, and *Bapu Ke Teen Hatyare*.
* *Duvidha* was adapted into a film.
* Known as the "Shakespeare of Rajasthan".
* Born in Borunda, Jodhpur.
* **Wildlife Conservation**
* Great Indian Bustard chick hatched at a breeding center in Jaisalmer (March 21st).
* Ostrich chick hatched at Jaipur Zoo from Avantika, who laid 11 eggs.
* **Great Indian Bustard (Godawan) Conservation:**
* A Great Indian Bustard chick hatched at the Sudharsri breeding center in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. This has occurred before at this same location.
* The Great Indian Bustard Project launched on June 5, 2013, in Rajasthan.
* Breeding centers exist in Rajasthan for Godawan conservation, including one in Sudhars, Jaisalmer.
* Godawan declared the state bird of Rajasthan in May 1982.
* Also known as Mal Modi, Sonchidiya, Sharmili Pakshi.
* **"Meri Udan Na Roko" Program:**
* A program aimed at protecting Godawan from threats posed by power lines associated with renewable energy development (wind and solar) in Western Rajasthan (Jaisalmer, Barmer).
* **Jaipur Zoo:**
* A baby ostrich hatched from an egg at the Jaipur Zoo.
* **Awards and Events:**
* Vijayadan Detha Sahitya Utsav was held.
* Recipients of the Baluchi Dastapure award were announced.
* Three awards were given to the state's airports for digital and automated projects.
* The Sundar Kanta Joshi Lifetime Achievement Award was given.
* A state-level women's conference was held.
* A Rajasthan athlete won a gold medal in the Para Khelo India games.