Rajasthan

Appearance

  • Government Actions:

    • On April 16, 2025, the Governor approved four bills.
    • The Rajasthan government increased police constable mess allowance and uniform allowance to ₹2700 and ₹8000, respectively.

  • Education and Awards:

    • The 7th convocation ceremony of Jagatguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University was held.
    • Kirti Arora from Rajasthan received an outstanding student award from Penn State University, USA.

  • Energy Production in Rajasthan:

    • A 975 MW solar plant was inaugurated. It will provide 2.18 units of electricity per unit to Rajasthan, covering 3500 acres and benefiting 500,000 consumers. The plant's construction was completed in 15 months. It is 90% "Make in Rajasthan".
    • Rajasthan is ranked first in solar energy and second in renewable energy production nationally.
    • The 975 MW Pokhran solar plant will provide 2.18 units of electricity to Rajasthan at a certain rate. The plant covers 3500 acres and is 100% Make in India.

  • Rajasthan Internal Centre:

    • Celebrated its second anniversary on April 17, 2025.

  • Jaisalmer Developments:

    • Sam village, described as Rajasthan's "Thunderbolt," is a vegetation-free village where a military range is under construction.
    • Kuldhara village, also in Jaisalmer, is known as a cursed or haunted village and contains whale fossil remains. It also houses Rajasthan's first cactus garden.
    • Ramgarh village is mentioned, its location is in both Barā and Jaisalmer.

  • Pokhran, Rajasthan:

    • Location of a 975 MW solar plant, inaugurated by Prahlad Joshi. 90% of its equipment is from Jaipur, Rajasthan. This is the first fully "Make in India" solar plant. It produces 2490 million units of electricity annually.
    • Site of nuclear tests (two phases, under Indira Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee).
    • Location of the "Bharat Shakti Indira Panorama."
    • Site of air force exercises.* Eersada/Isarda/Eesarda/Eeshrada Dam Project:
    • Located on the Banas River in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan.
    • Part of the Ram Jal Setu Link Project (also referred to as ERCP).
    • Construction in two phases:
      • Phase 1: 10.77 TMC capacity.
      • Phase 2: 3.24 TMC capacity.
    • Benefits Tonk and Sawai Madhopur districts.
    • Will provide water to 1256 villages.
    • Expected to improve groundwater levels and provide drinking water.
    • Located near Banetha village, Uniyara tehsil, Tonk district.
    • Budget of ₹10.38 crore.

  • Make in India Solar Plant:

    • Inaugurated in Bhinajpura village, Pokaran, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
    • Capacity: 975 MW.
    • India's first fully "Make in India" solar plant.
    • 90% of the equipment manufactured in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

  • US Vice President's Visit to Jaipur:

    • US Vice President James David visited Jaipur from April 21st to 23rd, 2025.

    • Visited Amer Fort on April 22nd.

    • Welcomed by elephants Chanda and Pushpa at Amer Fort, near Kunda elephant village.* Rajasthan Journalist Children Scholarship:

    • Announced in Budget 2024-25 for higher education.

    • Notification issued April 18, 2025.

    • Administered by the Department of Information and Technology (DOIT), Rajasthan.

    • Eligibility:

      • Registered Rajasthan journalist.
      • Sole income source from journalism.
      • Annual income less than ₹500,000.
      • Limited to two children per journalist.

  • Rajasthan Journalist Health Scheme (RJHS):

    • Implemented.

  • Independent Journalists:

    • Concessions provided to independent journalists with 15 years of experience and age 45 or above.

  • Visit of US Vice President:

    • US Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to Jaipur, Rajasthan from April 21-23, 2025.

  • Dr. M.L. Jat's Appointment:

    • Dr. M.L. Jat has been appointed as the new Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, and Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education of India.

  • Agricultural Research Institutes under ICAR:

    • National Spice Research Centre (Ajmer)
    • Mustard Research Centre (Sevar, Bharatpur)
    • Sheep & Wool Research Centre (Avikanagar, Tonk)
    • Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) (Jodhpur)
    • Central Institute of Arid Horticulture (CIAH) (Bikaner)

  • ICAR Director Appointment:

    • Dr. Mangilal Jat appointed as Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), based in New Delhi. He is from Jodhpur.

  • ICAR Institutes in Rajasthan:

    • National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR): Located in Tabiji, Ajmer. Focuses on research on spices.
    • Mustard Research Centre: Located in Sevar, Bharatpur.
    • Sheep and Wool Research Centre: Located in Avikanagar, Tonk.
    • Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI): Located in Jodhpur.
    • Central Institute of Arid Horticulture (CIAH): Located in Bikaner. Focuses on arid horticulture research.* ICAR Director-General: Dr. Mangilal Jat appointed as Director-General. He is from Jodhpur. ICAR is located in New Delhi.

  • ICAR Institutes in Rajasthan:

    • National Spice Research Centre, Tabiji (Ajmer)
    • Mustard Research Centre, Sevar (Bharatpur)
    • Sheep and Wool Research Centre, Avikanagar (Tonk)
    • CAZRI (Central Arid Zone Research Institute), Jodhpur

  • Scholarship for Children of Accredited Journalists: Scholarship scheme notification issued.

  • Vice President's Visit to Jaipur: A Vice President visited Jaipur for three days.

  • Dam Construction Project: Dam construction project underway under the Chief Minister's leadership.

  • Solar Plant Inauguration: A 975-megawatt solar plant was inaugurated by a Union Minister.