Rajasthan's Achievements & Events:
- Rajasthan won 64 medals at the India Para Games 2025 in New Delhi.
- Rajasthan's heritage sites won awards at the India Today Tourism Awards 2025 in New Delhi.
- "Run for Rajasthan 2025" held on March 29th at Amar Jawan Jyoti, Janpath, Jaipur.
- Three girls were selected to represent Rajasthan in the national youth parliament.
Government Appointments & Actions:
- Dr. Jagdish Modi appointed as chairman of the Rajasthan Medical Council.
- Three cities had two municipal corporations merged into one each by the state government's self-governance department.
New Vande Bharat Train Routes:
- Churu to Delhi (via Ratangarh, Loharu, Bikaner)
- Jaipur to Jodhpur (via Ajmer)
Existing Vande Bharat Train Routes in Rajasthan:
- Ajmer to Chandigarh (inaugurated April 12, 2023; operational April 13, 2023)
- Jodhpur to Sabarmati (launched July 7, 2023)
- Jaipur to Udaipur (launched September 24, 2023)
Rajasthan Power Sector Developments:
The Rajasthan Vidyut Sudhar Adhiniyam (1999, implemented June 2000) led to the establishment of five power entities on July 19, 2000:
- Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (Jaipur)
- Rajasthan Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (Jaipur)
- Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (Jaipur)
- Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (Ajmer)
- Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (Jodhpur)
RVUNL partnered with Neyveli Lignite Corporation to establish a 375 MW power plant (three 125 MW units) in Gudha, Bikaner/Barmer (Gudha Baklana).
Barla (now in Phalodi) houses a solar park.
Anta Bara features Rajasthan's first gas-based power project.
Devli was awarded the Best Tourism Village award.
Rajasthan State Electricity Board (RSEB):
- Established on July 1, 1957, responsible for power generation, distribution, and transmission in Rajasthan. Subsequently restructured due to financial losses.
Run for Fit Rajasthan:
- Launched on March 29th by CM Bhajanlal Sharma.
- Started at Amar Jawan Jyoti, Janpath, Jaipur.
Power Plant Development:
- A 375 MW power plant will be built in Gudha Bakaneer, a joint venture between Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Limited and Neyveli Lignite Corporation.
Rajasthan State Electricity Board:
- Established on July 1, 1957.
- Responsible for electricity generation, distribution, and transmission in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan Electricity Reform Act:
- Passed in 1999 and implemented in June 2000.
- Led to the creation of five electricity units in Rajasthan.
Prime Minister Modi's Appeal:
- Appeal to reduce oil used in cooking to combat rising obesity.
Traffic Management Plans:
- A traffic master plan is being developed by CSIR, first in Bharatpur, then Ajmer.
- One-way traffic will be implemented in the Pushkar valley.
Awards and Honors:
- Sunita Williams received an honorary degree from the Brij University in Bharatpur.
- Roberts received an award (mentioned as a Nobel Prize in Science, but requires further verification).
Poor Medical Infrastructure in India:
- The poor state of medical infrastructure across India and the government's struggle to improve healthcare services.
Bharatpur Developments:
- A Center of Excellence in Honey Bee Keeping was established in Bharatpur.
- The Moti Jheel lake in Bharatpur contains blue-green algae. It was constructed by Maharaja Surajmal.
- The budget of 2025-26 allocated funds for establishing a Center of Excellence in Honey Bee Keeping in Bharatpur.
- Shimko Wagon Factory located in Bharatpur.
- Mustard Research Center established in Sewar, Bharatpur.
- Lohagarh Fort (also known as Kuaragarh Fort) in Bharatpur.
- Rapeseed Research Center in Bharatpur focusing on mustard, rapeseed, flax, sesame, sunflower.
- Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur.
Rajasthan Traffic Management:
- A traffic master plan is being developed, starting in Bharatpur and then moving to Ajmer.
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony:
- Mame Khan will perform at the opening ceremony in Jaipur on April 28th at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
- Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans will play on April 13th at 3:00 PM in Jaipur.
- Each IPL team's home ground will host an opening ceremony for its first home match.
Rajasthan Traffic Master Plan:
- Bharatpur is the first city in Rajasthan where a CSIR traffic master plan has been implemented.
- A traffic master plan is being developed for other cities in Rajasthan due to poor traffic conditions, particularly in major cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.
Bharatpur Information:
- The Shimko Wagon Factory is located in Bharatpur.
- The Mustard Research Center is located in Sewar, Bharatpur. It was established on October 20, 1993, and later given the status of a Directorate.
- Lohagarh Fort (also known as Kuwara Kila) is in Bharatpur.
- The Rapeseed Research Center in Bharatpur focuses on mustard, rai, flax, and sunflower.
Rajasthan Artists:
- Dropadi Meena is a renowned artist known for her waste material paintings.
- Komal Siddhu received the Miss Mumal award in 2025.
- Praveen Prajapat is a Bhavai dance artist.
IPL 2025:
- 18th edition.
- Started March 22nd at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
- Opening match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs. RCB (RCB won).
- Total matches: 74.
- Final match: May 25th at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Rajasthan Current Affairs - March 29, 2025:
- Launch of the "Shikshit Rajasthan Abhiyan" (Educated Rajasthan Campaign) by Chief Minister Bhanwar Lal Sharma, aiming to fully implement the National Education Policy 2020.
- Announcement of job fairs at district headquarters in Kota.
- Launch of Skill Policy and Youth Policy.
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## Kota Youth Conference (March 29, 2025)
* Announcement of employment fairs in district headquarters.
* Launch of a Skill Policy.
* Launch of a Youth Policy.
* Launch of the "Shikshit Rajasthan Abhiyan" (Educated Rajasthan Campaign) aimed at fully implementing the National Education Policy 2020.
## Rajasthan Day (March 30, 2025)
* Celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
## Pre-Rajasthan Day Events
* March 25: Women's Conference in Barmer.
* March 26: Farmers' Conference in Bikaner.
* March 27: Poverty and Antyodaya program in Bharatpur.
* March 28: Good Governance program in Bhilwara.
* March 30 & 31: Cultural programs in Jaipur.
## Rajasthan Festivals
* **Ganagaur Festival:** Held in Jaipur, starting the day after Holi and lasting approximately 16 days. The procession takes place on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya. It involves the worship of Shiva and Parvati.
* **International Balloon Festival:** Held in Gujarat.
* **Rajasthan Balloon Festival:** Held in Barmer.
* **Thar Festival:** Held in Barmer.
* **Maru Mahotsav:** Held in Jaisalmer.
## Rajasthan Tourism Department
* Established in 1956.
* Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) formed in November 1978 or April 1, 1979.
* RTDC organizes various events and festivals.
## Infrastructure Projects
* CSIR prepared a traffic master plan (location unspecified).
* A 375-megawatt power plant is being established through a joint venture (location and partners unspecified).
* Two Vande Bharat trains were launched on the North Western Railway route (specific routes unspecified).
* Run for Fit Rajasthan 2025 was organized (date and location unspecified).
```- **Rajasthan Current Affairs (April 1, 2025):**
* Tourism Department organized the Gangaur festival in Jaipur.
* Chief Minister Bhanwarlal Sharma launched a new campaign (details not specified).
* Rajasthan artists performed at the IL 2025 opening ceremony.
* Rajasthan's first city to receive a CSIR-prepared traffic master plan (city name not specified).
* "Run for Fit Rajasthan 2025" event was held (date and location not specified).
* Joint venture established a 375 MW power plant (location and venture details not specified).
* Two new Vande Bharat Express trains launched on the North Western Railway route in Rajasthan (route details not specified).
* Anticipation of upcoming police constable and Patwari vacancies.