Important decisions of Rajasthan cabinet

• 07 Apr 2022

Why In News?

On April 6, 2022, in the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, other important decisions were taken including formation of Public Financial Management Training Society and formation of cadre of Vice-Principals in Government Higher Secondary Schools.

Key Points

• In the meeting, free IPD and OPD treatment schemes in all government medical institutions including sub-health centre, primary health centre, community health centre, sub-district hospital, district hospital and medical college were named 'Mukhyamantri Free Nirogi Rajasthan Yojana'.
• It is noteworthy that Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had announced to provide free IPD and OPD treatment in all government medical institutions of the state in the budget of this financial year.
• The Cabinet has decided to set up a Public Financial Management Training Society. Best in class Public Financial Management and Training Institute will be run by this Society.
• This will make the capacity of government officials-employees and other stakeholders in the state more comprehensive. This society will be registered under the Rajasthan Societies Registration Act, 1958.
• The cabinet has approved the Rajasthan Educational (State and Subordinate) Service Rules (Second Amendment), 2022. With this, a cadre of the post of Vice-Principal (Level-14) can be established to improve the smooth operation and supervision of educational work in Government Higher Secondary Schools.
• The Cabinet has approved the amendment in the Rajasthan District Court Clerk Establishment Rules-1986 (Rule 7-C). The decision of the Cabinet will provide more clarity and breadth to the expression 'outstanding sports person' as prescribed in this rule, thereby providing better opportunities to the eligible sportspersons.
• The Cabinet has decided to appoint Rajasthan State Road Development and Construction Corporation as the executive agency for the construction of the Mini Secretariat at Sri Ganganagar.