Rajasthan

• 03 Jul 2023

Multipurpose Indoor Hall to be Built in Bharatpur and Bikaner

Why in News?

On July 2, 2023, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved a financial proposal of Rs 16.44 crore for the construction of multipurpose indoor halls to provide better sports facilities to the players in Bharatpur and Bikaner districts of the state.

Key Points:

• The construction of each hall will cost Rs 8.22 crore.
• With the construction of a multipurpose indoor hall, players will get opportunities to participate in indoor games and showcase their talent.
• It is worth mentioning that an announcement in this regard was made by the Chief Minister in the budget 2023-24.

Rs 231 Crore Sanctioned under Various Schemes in the Extremely Backward Classes Development Fund in the State

Why in News?

On July 1, 2023, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved financial proposals worth Rs 231.44 crore under various schemes for the students of the Most Backward Class (MBC) of the state. This amount has been sanctioned under the MBC Development Fund.

Key Points:

• The Chief Minister has approved Rs 1.50 crore for 'Devnarayan Anuprati Yojana', Rs 8 crore for 'Devnarayan Pre-Matric Scholarship', Rs 135 crore for 'Devnarayan Uttar Matric Scholarship', Rs 17.50 crore for 'Devnarayan Gurukul Yojana' and Rs 20.34 crore for 'Devnarayan Scooty Distribution and Incentive Scheme'.
• The Chief Minister has approved Rs 37.90 crore for the construction of buildings of Devnarayan Residential Schools at Rawatbhata in Chittorgarh and Biratnagar in Jaipur.
• Apart from this, Rs 11.20 crore has been approved for the construction of buildings of Umren in Alwar, Niwai in Tonk and Devnarayan hostels in Mansarovar and Pratap Nagar in Jaipur.
• With this decision of the Chief Minister, the students of the most backward classes will be able to get education easily and they will be able to build their bright future.
• It is worth mentioning that in the budget for the year 2023-24, the amount of the MBC Development Fund has been increased to Rs 200 crore by the Chief Minister.

Many Important Decisions Taken in Rajasthan Cabinet Meeting

Why in News?

On June 30, 2023, a meeting of the state cabinet was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, in which many important decisions were taken regarding the formation of new districts, reading the Preamble and fundamental duties of the Constitution in schools, increasing the first salary in favour of the employees in 6 months, giving more opportunities to the youth of the state in government service.

Key Points:

• In the cabinet meeting, the report of the Ram Lubhaya Committee formed for the formation of new districts was discussed. These new districts will give a new impetus to the development of the state and will increase the ease of the common man. Implementation and monitoring of development-related schemes will be done more effectively so that the common man can get the benefits of government schemes, facilities and services quickly.
• It is known that 19 districts were announced in this year's budget. In this sequence, the report submitted by the Ramlubhaya Committee, the representations received from various sectors and the public sentiment were discussed by the Cabinet regarding the assessment and determination of the limit.
• In the Cabinet meeting, it has been decided to introduce the Preamble of the Constitution and the Fundamental Duties in every school.
  • This will further strengthen the faith and pride of the young generation of the state in the great Constitution, democracy and nationalism of the country. 'No Bag Day' will be observed every Saturday in the schools.
  • The preamble and fundamental duties of the Constitution will also be published in the newly published textbooks.
• The Cabinet has approved the draft 'The Rajasthan ILD Skills University, Jaipur (Change of Name and Amendment) Bill-2023' and decided to rename Rajasthan ILD Skills University as 'The Vishwakarma Skills University'.
  • This will start the process of appointment of a vice-chancellor, formation of the board of management and bringing ordinances for new provisions etc.
  • With this decision, the work of the university will be done smoothly and at a fast pace. With this approval of the Cabinet, this bill can be introduced in the Assembly.
• The cabinet has approved the proposal to amend the Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules 2017. Due to this, the salary will be fixed in the next cell if the promotion of the personnel is equal to the pay level of the promotion post or ACP. This will increase the salary of the personnel.
  • Also, two increment dates (January 1 and July 1) have been fixed instead of one increment date at present. Due to this, the personnel will get the first increment in 6 months only. With these amendments, the designations of various services will also be in line with the service rules.
• The Cabinet has approved the proposal to amend the Rajasthan Subordinate Office Clerical Service Rules 1999, Rajasthan Secretariat Clerical Service Rules 1970 and Rajasthan Public Service Commission (Clerical and Subordinate Service) Rules and Regulations 1999 with a view to provide more and more employment to the candidates of the state in government services and to provide skilled candidates in shorthand.
  • Under this, a provision has been made to give weightage to general knowledge of Rajasthan in the curriculum of Quick Clerk / Personal Assistant Grade-II in the Ministerial Service Rules related to Government Secretariat, Subordinate Offices and Rajasthan Public Service Commission.
  • Also, provisions have been made to include 15 times more students in the advertised posts for Phase II and to give weightage to the shorthand.
• The Cabinet has approved the proposal to amend the Rajasthan Civil Services (Allotment of Residential Accommodation) Rules, 1958 to provide relief to women government employees who are transferred during pregnancy.
  • With the said amendment, a woman government employee, who has been allotted a government accommodation, will be able to keep that house on normal rent till the end of maternity leave.
• The Cabinet has decided to amend the Rajasthan Industries Service Rules-1960, Rajasthan Industries Subordinate Services Rules-1966 and Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services (Direct Recruitment Rules-1999) in Appendix 'F' and rename 'Industries Department' as 'Department of Industry and Commerce'. With the change of name, the designation of the officers of the department will also be revised.