Anil Sharma

Rajasthan's agriculture dept launches campaign against fake fertilisers

Suresh Kumar Ola, the state's agriculture commissioner, said that the quality control campaign will be run till July 10

Rajasthan to promote religious tourism, ensure development of temple towns

According to Rajasthan government data, the tourism industry has a share of 7.45 per cent in the gross value added (GVA) of the state, and a share of over 11.35 per cent in overall employment

With 8 housing schemes, Rajasthan lays bricks to bridge shelter divide

Under the scheme, 80 flats for the high-income group will be constructed in Ganga Apartment, located in Sector 26 of the Pratap Nagar Housing Scheme in Jaipur's Sanganer

Rajasthan govt aims over ₹12,950 crore in mining revenue for FY26

Rajasthan is one of the leading mineral producers in the country, with 22 major minerals and 36 minor minerals

Rajasthan govt aims to become a concert tourism hub, attract MICE

The state government plans to set up concert tourism facilities in various cities soon, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari said on Sunday

Rajasthan approves new affordable housing schemes across districts

An RHB official said these schemes will be launched in various districts, including Jaipur, Udaipur, Barmer, Kota and Hanumangarh

Rajasthan govt taps rich mineral reserves to drive economic growth

Rajasthan's intensified focus on mining comes on the back of strong performance by the state's department of mines and geology

Rajasthan govt charts strategy to develop adventure tourism segment

The official said that the plan, which is part of the state's tourism policy, is to provide a framework to entrepreneurs to set up adventure tourism projects in the state

Rajasthan govt plans to upgrade museums, seeks ₹50 cr to boost tourism

With the funds, museums in cities such as Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Chittorgarh, Alwar, and Bharatpur will undergo conservation and development for better display and preservation of artefacts

Jaipur Metro Phase 2 on track; RITES submits draft Detailed Project Report

JMRC had awarded RITES a contract worth around Rs 4.6 crore in November to review and prepare the DPR

Rajasthan govt sets sights to become energy surplus, says minister

According to the plan, the state government aims to produce 30 gigawatts (Gw) of solar power by the end of the financial year 2025-26 (FY25)

10% MoUs signed at Rajasthan investment summit put to work in 3 months

The 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024, held in December last year, resulted in MoUs in different sectors worth around ₹35 trillion

Rajasthan to use Rs 1.46 cr from CSR funds for health expenditure

Funds have been allocated for installing RO machines in 5 PHCs in Rajsamand district, and a baby crib in the Directorate, medical and health department

Rajasthan govt to establish tourism fund with Rs 5,000 cr allocation

The fund, to be called the Rajasthan Tourism Infrastructure and Capacity Building Fund (RTICF)

Mustard production in Rajasthan likely to decline on lower sowing

According to the agriculture department, mustard production is estimated at 5.5 million tonnes (mt) this season, down from 6.2 mt last year

More than 5.1 million farmers registered for Agri Stack in Rajasthan

Under the Agri Stack scheme, Kisan Registry Camps are being organised in all villages of all the districts

Rajasthan goes aggressive on illegal mining, imposes fines of over Rs 70 cr

The action, taken under the supervision of Director (mines) Deepak Tanwar, is part of the state government's zero-tolerance policy on illegal mining

Rajasthan govt plans to begin Rabi crop purchase at MSP next month

"Preparations have already started for the purchase of mustard and gram at the support price for the Rabi season 2025-26," a cooperative department official said

Investment summit MoUs of Rs 2.25 trn in groundbreaking, implementation

The 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024, held in December last year, resulted in MoUs in different sectors worth around ₹35 trillion

Rajasthan govt's metro train network expansion to be put on track

Rajasthan has also called for conducting a detailed study to connect towns and small cities falling within 45-50 km radius of Jaipur to the metro network