Rajasthan

Appearance

  • Military Honors

    • A soldier was awarded the Surya Chakra by the President.

  • Agriculture

    • "Yuva Krishak Samvad" program held at Maharana Pratap Auditorium, Durga Pura Agricultural Research Institute.

  • Road Safety

    • Road Safety Club to be formed in Rajasthan's government and private colleges.

  • NITI Aayog

    • Rajasthan's Chief Minister participated in a recent NITI Aayog meeting.

  • Rifle Shooting

    • National Rifle Association of India and Rajasthan Rifle Shooting Association to conduct NRI National Coaches Course (May 21-27).

  • Medical Research

    • Manipal University Jaipur researchers achieved a breakthrough in drug-resistant infection medication and cancer treatment.

  • Atal Knowledge Centers

    • 2126 Atal Knowledge Centers to be established in Rajasthan's gram panchayats.

  • Cybersecurity

    • Rajasthan's first cyber support center activated in Jaipur on May 24, 2025.

  • Rajasthan Patrika's Amrit Jal Abhiyan

    • Launched June 5th, 2025.
    • Focus: Revitalization of water bodies.
    • Includes cleaning of Ramgarh Dam, in collaboration with the government, starting on Environment Day.

  • Rajasthan Patrika's CSR Initiatives

    • Amrit Jalam Abhiyan: Focuses on cleaning water sources.
    • Yashasvi Sarpanch: Collaboration with UltraTech Cement.
    • Raksha Kavach (Cyber Shield): Cyber security initiative.
    • Harit Rajasthan (Green Rajasthan): Environmental initiative.
    • Pakshi Mitra Abhiyan: Providing water for birds during summer.

  • Dainik Bhaskar's CSR Initiatives

    • Distribution of seeds to households.

  • Haritalo Rajasthan Campaign

    • Launched August 7, 2024, in Jaipur.
    • Under "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" program (PM Modi, June 5, 2024).
    • Aims: Plant 10 crore saplings in 2025-26.
    • Rajasthan education department involvement (classes 1-6).
    • Education department target: 1.5 crore saplings.
    • Mandatory sapling planting for government schools in Rajasthan.* Harialo Rajasthan Abhiyan:
    • Launched in Rajasthan on August 7th, 2024, in Jaipur.
    • Stemming from the national "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 5th, 2024.
    • Aims to plant 10 crore trees in 2025-26.

  • Rajasthan Government School Initiative:

    • Classes 1-6 students in Rajasthan government schools required to plant one tree each.
    • Initiative part of the "Hariyali Rajasthan Abhiyan".
    • Started on July 15, 2025.
    • Rajasthan education department target of 1.5 crore trees.

  • Abu Dhabi Conclave and Jodhpur Startups:

    • Jodhpur startups showcased at the Abu Dhabi conclave by BRICS nations.
    • Five Jodhpur-based startups among a total of ten Indian startups featured.

  • BRICS Nations:

    • Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

  • Government Policies:

    • September 17, 2022:
      • MSMEs Policy 2022 launched.
      • Rajasthan Handicraft Policy 2022 launched.
    • September 17, 2023:
      • Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana launched.

  • Chief Minister Folk Artist Incentive Scheme:

    • Provides employment to folk artists in rural areas of Rajasthan.* Merger of National Scheme into Ladli Protsahan Yojana: A national scheme (introduced June 1, 2016) was merged into the Ladli Protsahan Yojana. The Ladli Protsahan Yojana, effective August 1, 2024, provides ₹1.5 lakh upon a daughter's birth.

  • Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana: Associated with MSME Day.

  • MSME Day and Related Policies:

    • MSME Day: September 17.
    • MSME Policy 2022: Launched September 17, 2022.
    • Rajasthan Handicraft Policy 2022: Launched September 17, 2022.
    • Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana: Launched September 17, 2023, providing financial assistance to those in the Vishwakarma sector.

  • Chief Minister Folk Artist Encouragement Scheme (Rajasthan): Launched August 2023, to provide 100 days of work per year per family to folk artists and ₹5000 for purchasing folk musical instruments; unmet promises of work/assistance.

  • Chief Minister's Folk Artist Encouragement Scheme (2023): Promised 100 days of work per year per family and ₹5000 for purchasing musical instruments; unmet promises.

  • Impact of COVID-19 on Folk Artists: Pandemic cancelled public events, impacting income, leading to the creation of the Chief Minister's Folk Artist Encouragement Scheme.

  • Wildlife Sanctuaries and Safaris in Rajasthan:

    • Sajjangarh Biological Park (Udaipur): Located on Bansdhara hills; houses a reptile park and will soon include giraffes; second lion safari in the state.
    • Nahargarh Biological Park (Jaipur): Houses Rajasthan's first tiger safari. Rajasthan's first lion safari is also located here.
    • Jaipur to become the world's first city with three leopard safaris, opening on the 5th.

  • Jaipur Safaris: Jaipur has five safaris: leopard, tiger, lion, elephant, and bear. It is the world's first city with three leopard safaris.

  • Rajasthan Biological Parks and Safaris:

    • Nahargarh Biological Park (Jaipur): Contains Rajasthan's first tiger safari and Rajasthan's first lion safari. Two additional leopard safaris are also located in the Nahargarh area, along with one in the Amagadh area.
    • Amoda Biological Park (Jaipur): Contains a leopard safari.
    • Machiya Biological Park (Jodhpur): Located in Jodhpur.
    • Sajjangarh Biological Park (Udaipur): Located on Bansdhara hills in Udaipur. It is home to Rajasthan's second lion safari, a bear rescue center, and plans to introduce giraffes. A reptile park is also present.- Jaipur Leopard Safaris

  • June 5th, 2025: Leopard safari opening in Nahargarh Biological Park, Jaipur.

  • Jaipur: First city globally with three leopard safaris (Nahargarh x2, Amagadh x1).

  • Jaipur Safaris

    • Five safaris in Nahargarh area: leopard, tiger, lion, elephant, bear.

  • Other Rajasthan Biological Parks

    • Abheda Biological Park: Kota.
    • Machia Biological Park: Jodhpur.
    • Sajjangarh Biological Park: Udaipur (Bansdhara hills), includes reptile park.

  • Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice

    • K.R. Shriram: Appointed 43rd Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
    • M.M. Srivastava: Transferred to Madras High Court.

  • World Environment Day & Rajasthan Forest Policy

    • World Environment Day: Annually on June 5th.
    • June 5th, 2023: Rajasthan's new forest policy aiming for 20% forest cover.

  • Nahargarh Biological Park

    • Designated as the first sanctuary in India offering four major safaris for tourists.* Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Appointment:

      • Justice K.R. Shriram appointed as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
      • Collegium system recommended the transfer of Justice Maninder Mohan Srivastava from Rajasthan High Court to Madras High Court.
      • Justice K.R. Shriram, Chief Justice of Madras High Court, was appointed as the new Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.

  • Rajasthan High Court Inauguration:

    • Inaugurated on August 29, 1949, by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh.
    • Initial number of judges: 1 Chief Justice (Kamal Kant Verma) and 11 other judges.

  • Collegium System:

    • Responsible for the appointment and transfer of judges in India.
    • Headed by the Supreme Court Chief Justice, along with four other senior judges.

  • Rajasthan Tourism:

    • Development of a wildlife sanctuary offering tourist safaris.

  • Employment Scheme for Rural Artists:

    • Implementation of a scheme to provide employment opportunities to folk artists in rural Rajasthan.

  • Rajasthan's Participation in BRICS Startup Initiatives:

    • Rajasthan's involvement in startup initiatives with BRICS nations.

  • Mandatory Tree Plantation in Government Schools:

    • A scheme mandating tree planting in government schools.

  • Amrit Jal Abhiyan:

    • A campaign focusing on the rejuvenation of water bodies as part of the Amrit Jal Abhiyan.

  • Rajasthan's First Cyber Support Center:

    • Establishment of Rajasthan's first cyber support center.