Rajasthan Government Dissolves 9 Districts

• 31 Dec 2024

Why in News? 

• Recently, the Rajasthan government dissolved nine districts and three divisions created in 2023. 

 Key Points 

• Reorganization of Districts and Divisions: 
  • Rajasthan will now have 41 districts and seven divisions. 
  • The divisions of Pali, Sikar, and Banswara have been annulled. 
  • Eight districts were retained due to "administrative necessity." 
  • Abolished Districts: 
    • Dudu, Kekri, Shahpura, Neem Ka Thana, Gangapur City, Jaipur Rural, Jodhpur Rural, Anupgarh, and Sanchore. 
  • Retained Districts: 
    • Balotra, Beawar, Deeg, Didwana-Kuchaman, Kotputli-Behror, Khairthal-Tijara, Phalodi, and Salumbar. 
• Administrative Issues with New Districts: 
  • Lack of Infrastructure: 
    • New districts lacked office buildings, administrative infrastructure, and official posts, despite the lapse of over a year. 
    • The creation of 18 departmental posts proved to be burdensome. 
• Committee Recommendations: 
  • A High-Level Committee report recommended abolishing the new districts, finding them unviable. 
  • A Cabinet Sub-Committee was also formed to review the status of these districts.