Rajasthan

Appointments & Leadership
- All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi Director: Pradeep Kumar Prajapati.
  - Previously Kulaguru of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ayurveda University, Jodhpur (India's 2nd, Rajasthan's 1st Ayurveda University).
  - This university also houses an International Center of Excellence in Panchakarma.
- Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) Chairman: Utkal Ranjan Sahoo.
  - RPSC now comprises 1 Chairman + 10 members.
- Rajasthan State Chief Election Commissioner: Rajeshwar Singh.
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special Director: Sampat Meena (from Sawai Madhopur).
Government Initiatives & Projects
- NAMO Toy Bank:
  - Launched in Kota on September 18, 2025, by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
  - Its establishment in Kota was announced in Budget 2025-26.
  - Note: The Toyz & Plastic Theme Park / SEZ is located in Alwar (Bhiwadi).
- Maharana Pratap Sports University:
  - Its establishment in Jaipur is under discussion, with a Bill (2025) outlining its framework.
  - The university was announced in Budget 2024-25 to train coaches and trainers.
- Sports-Related Budget Announcements (Budget 2025-26):
  - Open gyms to be established in 3500 Gram Panchayats with over 5000 population.
  - Para Sports Complexes to be built in 5 divisions: Kota, Bikaner, Udaipur, Bharatpur, and Ajmer.
  - Badminton Academy to be established at SMS Stadium, Jaipur.
  - Lacrosse Academy to be established in Udaipur.
  - Land allocation (25 bigha at reserved rates) for Dronacharya Award winners.
- GST Bachat Utsav (GST Savings Festival):
  - Organized by the Rajasthan Government from September 22-29, 2025.
  - Tagline: "Ghati GST, Mila Uphaar" (Reduced GST, Received Gift).
  - Managed by the Information and Technology Department.
  - Context: GST was implemented on July 1, 2017 (via 101st Constitutional Amendment, 2016). The 56th GST Council meeting in Delhi (attended by K.K. Bishnoi) decided to implement only two tax slabs.
- Sugamya Barmer Abhiyan:
  - Initiated by the Barmer District Administration (District Collector Tina Dabi).
  - Scheduled from September 12 - October 29, 2025, at Panchayat Samiti Headquarters.
  - Objective: To connect Divyangjan (persons with disabilities) to the mainstream of society, make them self-reliant, and ensure access to government schemes.
  - Other Barmer initiatives led by Tina Dabi: Navo Barmer (cleanliness), Maru Udaan Program (women empowerment), and Camp Program (Divyangjan).
- Merger of Municipal Corporations:
  - Rajasthan government merged two municipal corporations in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota into single entities.
Military Exercises
- Amog Fury Exercise:
  - Conducted by the Indian Army's Saptashakti Command (Headquarters: Jaipur, Rajasthan) in September 2025.
  - Location: Mahajan Field Firing Range, Bikaner.
  - Purpose: Internal combination and technique validation within the Indian Army.
- Other Exercises at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Bikaner:
  - Sada Tanseeq (2024): India vs. Saudi Arabia.
  - Dharma Guardian (2024): India vs. Japan.
  - Cyclone III (February 2025): India vs. Egypt.
- Exercises at Pokhran Field Firing Range: Bharat Shakti 2024 and Vayu Shakti 2024.
  - A Tejjas fighter jet crashed during Bharat Shakti 2024.
- Bold Kurukshetra 2025: Conducted at Jodhpur Military Airbase.
- Related Personnel: Mohana Singh (from Jhunjhunu) is Rajasthan's first female fighter pilot, known for flying the Tejjas.
Awards & Achievements
- Sindhvi Pandit (Jaipur): Achieved a Black Belt in International Taekwondo, becoming India's youngest player to do so.
- Krishna Kumar Kumawat: Awarded the Hindi Seva Award (Story category) at the State-level Hindi Day Celebration 2025.
- Vardhani Chaudhary: Won a gold medal at the CBSE National Boxing Competition held in Mahendragarh, Haryana.
Important Dates & Locations
- Ayurveda Day: September 23.
- L.N.M. Institute of Information Technology (LNMIIT): Jaipur.
- 98th Engineers Day State-level Ceremony: Held at Pratap Auditorium, Alwar.
- National Law University, Jodhpur: Included by the Supreme Court to monitor institutions caring for mentally challenged individuals nationwide.