Rajasthan

• 09 Dec 2021

Release of Book 'Freedom Struggle of Rajasthan and Vijay Singh Pathik'

Why in News

• On December 8, 2021, Rajasthan's Art and Culture Minister Dr BD Kalla released the book 'Freedom Struggle of Rajasthan and Vijay Singh Pathik' in Bikaner district.

Key Points

• In this episode of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav program, during the program organized in Rajasthan State Archives Complex, Dr. Kalla said that the role of Vijay Singh Pathik was very important in getting freedom for the country. Based on the original documents related to his overall personality, this book will prove beneficial for the future generations.
• The need for a book based on the original inscriptions of Vijay Singh Pathik was felt by Rajasthan and adjoining states. In view of this, this book has been published by the Archives.
• The Art-Culture Minister described Rajasthani language as one of the richest languages of the world and said that there is abundant literature in it. Rajasthani language is spoken and understood by more than 100 million people around the world.
• A proposal to include it in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution has been passed by the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly years ago. He informed about the work being done by the state government for the promotion of Rajasthani films.

Invest Rajasthan-2022 Investors Connect Program in Mumbai and Ahmedabad

Why in News

• In this episode of Invest Rajasthan-2022 Summit on December 8, 2021, Memorandum of Understanding and Letter of Intent were signed in the Investor Connect Program held in Mumbai and Ahmedabad for Rs. 1 lakh 94 thousand 800 crore and Rs. 1 lakh 5 thousand 700 crore respectively.

Key Points

• New employment opportunities are likely to be created in sectors including renewable energy, mines and minerals, city gas, pharma, engineering, among others.
• A one-to-one meeting was held with about 15 new investors at the event organized at Hotel Courtyard Marriott, Ahmedabad. Along with this, people associated with the industry were also invited for Invest Rajasthan to be organized in the state on January 24-25.