Rajasthan

• 22 Nov 2022

Kesari Singh Barhath Panorama will be Constructed in Shahpura of Bhilwara

Why In News?

• On November 21, 2022, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved a proposal of Rs 4 crore for the construction of a panorama of freedom fighter Kesari Singh Barath at Shahpura in Bhilwara, the state.

Key Points

• Ashok Gehlot said that along with the construction of the panorama of Kesari Singh Barath, various construction works including the main panorama building, boundary wall, path-way, auditorium, library, audio-video system, various art works, entrance, statue and umbrella, inscription will also be done.
• From the panorama, the general public will get information about the work and personality of the brave revolutionary Kesari Singh Barhath. The younger generation will be educated and awakened towards their rights.
• For this panorama, Barhath Samaj of Bhilwara Assembly Constituency, Amar Shaheed Ku. The demand was made by Pratap Singh Barhath Seva Sansthan and Kesari Singh Barhath Smarak Samiti etc. According to their sentiments, the Chief Minister has given this approval.
• It is notable that Kesari Singh Barhath first rekindled the extinguished fire of revolution for the independence of the country in Rajasthan. Inspired by Swami Dayanand and great revolutionaries Shyamji Krishna Verma, Arvind and Lokmanya Tilak, he started making vigorous efforts for armed revolution.

Rs 993.51 Crore Approved for Expansion of Jaipur Metro

Why In News?

• On November 21, 2022, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has given financial approval of Rs 993.51 crore for the construction of Phase 1-C of Jaipur Metro, taking an important decision towards making metro facility more accessible to Jaipurites.

Key Points

• This phase of Jaipur Metro will connect Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar, whose total length is 2.85 km. is. It has 2.26 km. There will be an underground and 0.59 km elevated part.
• According to the proposal, after the construction of Phase 1-C of Jaipur Metro, metro will be able to operate from Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar on The Delhi-Agra Highway, which will improve the traffic system of the city. Also, metro facility will be available to the common man till Delhi-Agra highway.
• It is noteworthy that in the budget of the financial year 2022-23, the Chief Minister had announced the construction of Phase 1-C and Phase 1-D while expanding the Jaipur Metro. In October 2022, financial approval of Rs 204.81 crore has been given for the construction of Phase 1-D of Jaipur Metro. At present, the metro is operated from Manasarovar to Badi Chaupar in Jaipur.