Jaipur/Udaipur, Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, the Rajasthan government has marked two years of governance with major development milestones and transformative initiatives aimed at empowering rural youth, strengthening public welfare, and accelerating state-wide progress. A key announcement includes the establishment of Atal Gyan Kendras at every Gram Panchayat, which is expected to bring a major shift in digital access, education, and career opportunities for rural populations.

Atal Gyan Kendras: Empowering Rural Youth through Knowledge and Digital Inclusion

As part of the government’s vision of “Viksit Rajasthan in a Viksit Bharat”, Atal Gyan Kendras will provide rural youth with facilities such as digital education, competitive exam preparation, e-library services, career counselling, and access to government schemes through e-Mitra and Common Service Centres.

Each centre will be operated by a trained “Atal Prerak”, selected from among local youth, thereby generating employment as well. The centres aim to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural communities, ensuring equal opportunities for learning and skill enhancement.

Key Features of Atal Gyan Kendras

Digital e-library with online learning materials

Computer and internet access for study and training

Dedicated section for competitive exam preparation

Career counselling and skill development programs

Integrated e-Mitra and CSC services for public welfare schemes

Specially trained Atal Preraks to guide citizens

These centres are expected to become hubs of social change, fostering education, innovation, and youth empowerment.

Phase-I Progress

In the first phase, priority has been given to Panchayats with a population above 3,000.

1,274 centres have already been identified

Financial sanctions have been issued

Subsequent phases will cover all Gram Panchayats across the state

Strong Partnership Under National Gram Swaraj Abhiyan

The initiative has gained further momentum with support from the restructured National Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA).

Rajasthan has received approval for 1,047 Panchayat Learning Centres (PLCs)

More than ₹232 crore has been allocated to strengthen digital infrastructure and training systems

The grant will support upgraded computer labs, e-library software, and online platforms

Chief Minister Sharma expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this partnership, calling it a “milestone that will boost rural self-reliance.”

Two Years of Double-Engine Growth: Rajasthan Rising Under Strong Centre–State Coordination

On the occasion of the government’s second anniversary, the state highlighted several achievements under the double-engine model, where effective coordination between the Centre and the State has accelerated development across sectors.

Leading in Central Schemes Implementation

Rajasthan is among the top-performing states in implementation of major central schemes, including:

Renewable Energy

PM Kusum

PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme

Ayushman Bharat

PM Awas Yojana

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi

Energy Revolution: Common Citizen Becomes ‘Energy Provider’

Under PM Suryaghar Scheme:

1.09 lakh+ rooftop solar systems installed

441 MW total capacity added

Under PM Kusum Scheme:

In 2023, the installed capacity stood at just 122 MW

In the last two years, Rajasthan added 2338 MW

Total installed decentralized solar capacity now 2460 MW

1.54 lakh farmers now receive daytime electricity

This marks a new era of rural entrepreneurship and energy independence.

Water Revolution in the Desert State

The Ramjal Setu Link Project, worth ₹26,000 crore, is set to be a historic intervention in water management. The project will help Rajasthan achieve long-term self-sufficiency in irrigation and drinking water.

Under the Jal Jeevan Mission:

13 lakh+ households received tap water connections in two years

₹10,482 crore spent to expand water infrastructure

Ayushman Bharat Brings Free Healthcare to Millions

30.68 lakh beneficiaries treated

Over ₹6,000 crore provided as health assistance

Housing for the Poor: Dreams of 7 Lakh People Fulfilled

Under PM Awas Yojana:

2.06 lakh houses completed in two years

7.61 lakh houses sanctioned

Women Empowerment: New Standards of Progress

Under PM Matru Vandana Yojana, 9.92 lakh women received ₹531 crore assistance

Under Lakhpati Didi Scheme:

19.45 lakh women trained

12.06 lakh women achieved “Lakhpati” status

Transforming Tribal Regions

Under Dharti Aba Tribal Village Utkarsh Abhiyan:

6019 villages selected

Integrated implementation of schemes on health, education, nutrition, and livelihood

The initiative won national recognition, awarded recently by President Droupadi Murmu

Labour Welfare and Employment Generation

17.41 lakh workers registered on the e-Shram portal

24,191 workers enrolled under PM Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojana

Under PM SVANidhi: 87,000+ street vendors received loans

Under PM Vishwakarma Yojana:

2.13 lakh artisans trained

49,306 beneficiaries received financial assistance

Farmers Receive Double Support

Under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi:

76.18 lakh farmers received over ₹8,359 crore in two years

Under National Food Security Act:

After 47.47 lakh voluntary “give-up” cases,

70.17 lakh eligible beneficiaries were added

Rajasthan Emerging as Investment Leader

Through Rising Rajasthan Investment Summit:

Thousands of crores worth of investments initiated

₹2.61 lakh crore MoUs signed with central undertakings

Expected to create large-scale industrial growth and employment

 

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