Rajasthan’s Innovations Recognized as National ‘Best Practices’

The Chief Secretary highlighted that several rural and youth-centric initiatives launched by the Rajasthan government have been recognized as ‘Best Practices’ at the national level. Several other states have expressed interest in adopting these models:

• Key Initiatives: Programs such as Gram Vikas Chaupal, Gram Rath Abhiyan, Mukhyamantri Viksit Gram Abhiyan, Chandan Van, MY Bharat, and Raj Unnati have received national acclaim.
• Documenting Success: The Chief Secretary instructed the concerned officials to ensure effective documentation of all these successful innovations and compile compelling ‘Success Stories’ to be shared on national platforms.

Major Push for Refinery, Gas Networks, and Industrial Infrastructure

To transform the state’s industrial and energy landscape, several critical deadlines were established during the meeting:

• Piped Gas Connections: Coordinating with City Gas Distributors, officials have been given a strict target to make 43,000 new piped gas connections live by June 30, 2026.
• Barmer Refinery & Connectivity: Directives were issued to expedite the inauguration of the HRRL refinery project. Additionally, the Mines and Petroleum Department was instructed to resolve the pending Balotra-Pachpadra pipeline railway connectivity issues in coordination with the Ministry of Railways and the district administration.
• Model Industrial Park: The progress of the proposed Model Industrial Park by the Sembcorp Group in the Bandikui region of Dausa district was reviewed, with instructions for swift processing of investment proposals.

Cultural Preservation & Good Governance (Gyan Bharatam Mission)

• Digitization of Ancient Texts: Under the ‘Gyan Bharatam Mission’—a special priority of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi—the Chief Secretary directed the Department of Art and Culture, the Sanskrit Education Department, and the Directorate of Oriental Languages to prioritize the digitization and preservation of ancient manuscripts and texts.
• Zero Tolerance for Corruption: Emphasizing the state government’s zero-tolerance policy against corruption, strict instructions were given to ensure swift action against offenders. Furthermore, Rajasthan’s monthly evaluation report on deregulation and compliance reduction was praised nationally, and regular monitoring was mandated to maintain this standard.

Border Area Development and Security (Vibrant Village Program)

Reviewing the compliance of directives issued during the Union Home Minister’s visit to Rajasthan, the Chief Secretary took a firm stance on border security and development:

• 4G Connectivity & Roads: Under the ‘Vibrant Village Program’, infrastructure in border villages is being heavily fortified. The government has set a target to ensure 100% 4G connectivity and paved road access in all vibrant villages by November 2026.
• Identity Verification in Border Districts: From a security standpoint, the Chief Secretary ordered the mandatory completion of 100% verification of citizens’ government identity cards (Aadhaar IDs) in border districts by October 2026. The Administrative Reforms Department, the IT Department, and the Postal Department will coordinate to execute this task.

Senior officials, including the Additional Chief Secretaries of Water Resources, Mines and Petroleum, Industries, Forest and Environment, PWD, and Sports departments, attended the meeting via Video Conferencing (VC).

Disclaimer: This article is a news report based on the official proceedings and public information released during the state-level review meeting held at the Rajasthan Secretariat. It is intended solely to inform the public about the government’s policy decisions and ongoing development projects. Project timelines and progress reports are based on official announcements and are subject to administrative updates.

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During the meeting, the budget of ₹953.97 crore approved by the Central Government for Rajasthan was also ratified. Emphasizing digital transparency, the Chief Secretary also directed the immediate updating of the ‘RAJSIMS’ portal.

Key Points and Major Decisions of the Meeting

• Regular Inspections: Officials have been directed to conduct surprise inspections to ensure that children receive a fully balanced and nutritious meal according to the prescribed standards.
• Positive Impact: With the effective implementation of the scheme, the drop-out rate of children in government schools has decreased, malnutrition levels have declined, and children’s interest in studies has increased.

Two Major Innovations of the State Government: ‘Shri Krishna Bhog’ and ‘Atithi Mata’

Progress reports on two special initiatives launched by the state government, which have also been praised by the Prime Minister himself, were shared in the meeting:

1. Shri Krishna Bhog Yojana This innovation is proving to be immensely helpful in eradicating anemia and malnutrition among children. During the financial year 2025-26, 6,054,768 food plates (thalis) were served to children under this scheme.

2. Atithi Mata Concept Under this unique initiative, mothers and female guardians of school children are invited to the school. They not only inspect the cleanliness and distribution system of the food but also taste the meal themselves and record their written feedback on its taste and quality. Under this campaign, 5,519,810 mothers have visited schools to observe the mid-day meal system so far.

Presence of Senior Officials

This important meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary of School Education Shri Rajesh Yadav, Additional Chief Secretary of UDH Shri Alok Gupta, Secretary of Rural Development Shri Krishna Kunal, Secretary of Food and Civil Supplies Shri Ambrish Kumar, along with Joint Secretary Finance Dr. Bharti Dixit, ICDS Director Shri Vasudev Malavat, and Mid-Day Meal Commissioner Shri Vishwa Mohan Sharma, alongside other senior officials of the Education Department.

Disclaimer: This article is a news report based on the official events and public data from the PM Poshan Yojana State Level Committee meeting held at the Secretariat in Jaipur. Its purpose is strictly to provide information to the general public.

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