Rajasthan

The International Cooperative Day is observed annually on July 5th.
The United Nations (UN) has declared 2025 as the International Cooperative Year.
In Rajasthan, the "Sahakar Evam Rojgar Utsav" is being organized on July 17, 2025, at Dadia Vatika, Jaipur, with Amit Shah as the Chief Guest.
Key initiatives launched during the festival:
- Inauguration of 64 Millet Outlets.
- Distribution of employment letters to 8,000 individuals.
- Disbursement of approximately ₹12 crore to 1,400 beneficiaries under the Gopal Credit Card Yojana.
- Launch of online registration for Shwet Kranti (White Revolution) 2.0.

India has purchased Apache AH-64E attack helicopters from the American Boeing Company. These are referred to as 'air tanks' due to their operational effectiveness in various terrains and weather conditions (hilly, plains, rain, snow).
The agreement for these helicopters was signed between India and the USA in 2020.
An Apache unit was established in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in March 2024.
The Apache AH-64E helicopters will be deployed on the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan, specifically in the Jodhpur region.
These helicopters are equipped with missiles and rockets and are designed to be difficult for enemy radar to detect.

Renewable energy (Akshay Urja) refers to energy sources that are not depleted, such as wind and solar power.
Key entities in Rajasthan's renewable energy sector:
- Rajasthan Energy Development Authority (REDA), established in 1985.
- Rajasthan State Power Corporation Limited (RSPCL), established in 1995.
- Rajasthan Akshay Urja Nigam Limited was formed on August 9, 2002, by merging REDA and RSPCL.
The Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy in Rajasthan is located at IIT Jodhpur.
Western Rajasthan holds the highest potential for renewable energy development and is often referred to as the 'Shakti Grah' (powerhouse) of the state.
A report released by the Central Renewable Energy Department in June 2025 ranked Rajasthan first in renewable energy production across India, with Gujarat in second place.
Rajasthan's renewable energy capacity is approximately 37,818 MW.

The Central Government's survey report indicates that the Delhi-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor (886 km) will pass through Rajasthan.
The survey for this corridor has been completed and approved.
Proposed stations in Rajasthan (7 in total): Behror (Kotputli-Behror district), Jaipur, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, and Dungarpur.

Dr. Dheeraj Singh, a scientist at CAZRI (Central Arid Zone Research Institute), has been honored with the National Agricultural Scientist Award 2025.
CAZRI (Central Arid Zone Research Institute) details:
- Headquarters: Jodhpur.
- Established in 1959, evolving from Maru Vanikaran (1952) and Maru Vanikaran Evam Mrida Sanrakshan (1957).
- Regional offices are located in Bikaner, Pali, Jaisalmer, Ladakh, and Bhuj.
- CAZRI operates under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
Related individuals mentioned:
- Dr. Shyam Sunder Jani was awarded the Land for Life Award 2023 for his efforts in combating desertification.
- Dr. Mangilal Jaat is the current Director General of ICAR.

Two female players from Rajasthan, Happy Kumari and Sanu Sen, have been selected by Delhi Capitals for the BCCI's Women's Premier League (WPL).