PM Modi in Rajasthan: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in ‘Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh’: Completion of one year of State Government of Rajasthan’ programme today. Addressing the gathering, he congratulated the government of Rajasthan and the people of Rajasthan for successfully completing one year of state Government. He added that he was fortunate enough to take the blessings of lakhs of people who had gathered at the event.
Shri Modi lauded the Chief Minister of Rajasthan and his team for the efforts undertaken to give a new direction and pace to the developmental works of Rajasthan. He added that the first year has served as a strong foundation for the upcoming many years of development. He further added that today’s event not just marked the completion of one year of the government but also symbolised the radiating brightness of Rajasthan and a festival of development of Rajasthan. Recalling his recent visit to the Rising Rajasthan Summit 2024,
Shri Modi remarked that many investors spanning across the globe were present and today projects worth over Rs 45,000 crores were inaugurated. He added that these projects will provide a befitting solution to the obstacles being faced with respect to water in Rajasthan and also make Rajasthan one of the most well-connected states among India. The Prime Minister remarked that these development works will invite more investors, create umpteen job opportunities, strengthen the tourism sector as well as benefit the farmers, women and youth of Rajasthan.
“The Governments at the Center and State are becoming a symbol of Good Governance today”, said Shri Modi. He added that their Government will ensure the achievement of resolutions undertaken by them. He further said that today, people were of the opinion that his party symbolised the guarantee of Good Governance and this was the reason for getting the support of the public in so many states. Thanking the people of India for giving them the opportunity to serve them for the third time in a row, the Prime Minister said that there was no such precedence of forming a Union Government by the same party for three times in a row in the last 60 years. Shri Modi thanked the people for their support and electing them twice continuously in Maharashtra and Haryana and this showed the trust of the people in them.
Thanking the previous governments of Rajasthan headed by Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, for laying a strong foundation for development and Smt Vasundhara Raje Scindia, for taking forward the heritage of good governance, Shri Modi said the current government of Shri Bhajanlal Sharma is now actively taking efforts to further strengthen the heritage of good governance. He added that the works undertaken in the last one year shows the impression of the same.
Adding that the projects and work undertaken in the last one year was discussed in detail, Shri Modi said many decisions were taken for the development of the poor families, women, labourers, Vishwakarmas and the nomadic tribes. Highlighting that the maladies like paper leak, employment scams as identity of the previous government, Shri Modi said the youth had suffered and now the process of ironing out the issues was being done by the incumbent government. He added that the incumbent Government of Rajasthan had also created thousands of job opportunities in the last one year. He further noted that job examinations were being conducted with complete transparency as well as appointments were also being done.
The Prime Minister remarked that the people of Rajasthan had to pay more for Petrol and Diesel as compared to other states during the previous governments. He added that now the people have received relief in terms of Petrol and Diesel prices under the incumbent Government. Shri Modi underscored that the Union Government directly credits the money to the bank accounts of farmers through PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, and the state Government of Rajasthan adds additional funds to support farmers. The Prime Minister noted that the governments at the Center and state were rapidly implementing infrastructure projects on the ground by swiftly fulfilling its promises, and today\’s program is a significant part of this commitment.
Shri Modi remarked that with the blessings of the people of Rajasthan, his government has been in power at the center for the past 10 years. He highlighted that during these 10 years, they have focused on providing facilities to the people and reducing their difficulties. The Prime Minister noted that they have accomplished more in 10 years than what previous governments had in 5-6 decades after independence.
Emphasising the importance of water in Rajasthan, where severe droughts occur in many areas while in other regions, river water flows unused into the sea, the Prime Minister highlighted that Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee envisioned linking rivers to address this issue and formed a special committee for it. He added that the goal was to transfer excess water from rivers to drought-affected areas, solving both flood and drought problems. He further added that the Supreme Court also supported this vision, but the previous governments never aimed to alleviate water issues and instead promoted water disputes between states.
Shri Modi underscored that Rajasthan suffered greatly due to this policy, affecting the women and farmers. The Prime Minister recalled his efforts as the Chief Minister of Gujarat to bring Narmada water to various parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan, despite the then Government’s attempts to obstruct it. He highlighted that his continued efforts benefited Rajasthan, and senior leaders like Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and Shri Jaswant Singh appreciated these efforts. Shri Modi expressed happiness that districts like Jalore, Barmer, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Nagaur, and Hanumangarh are now receiving Narmada water.
Highlighting the delay in the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP), Shri Modi said that his Government believed in cooperation and solutions as against opposition and obstacles. He added that his government has approved and expanded the ERCP. Shri Modi highlighted that as soon as their governments were formed in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, an agreement was reached on the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal link project, which would interlink the Chambal River and its tributaries, including Parbati, Kalisindh, Kuno, Banas, Banas, Ruparel, Gambhiri, and Mej rivers.
The Prime Minister remarked that he envisions a day when Rajasthan will no longer face water scarcity and will have sufficient water for development. Highlighting the benefits of the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal project, Shri Modi said it will provide irrigation and drinking water to 21 districts in Rajasthan while accelerating the development of both Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Touching upon another recently launched significant scheme for women – the Bima Sakhi Scheme, Shri Modi highlighted that under this scheme, women and daughters in villages will be involved in insurance work and receive training. He added that this scheme will provide them with income and another opportunity to serve the nation. Emphasizing the remarkable achievements of the Bank Sakhis, who have extended banking services to every corner of the country, opened accounts, and connected people with loan facilities, the Prime Minister remarked that the Bima Sakhis will now help connect every family in India with insurance services.
“Our government continuously strives to improve the economic condition of villages, which is essential for building a developed India”, said the Prime Minister. He highlighted that they are focusing on every means of income and employment in villages. Noting that their government in Rajasthan had made several agreements in the electricity sector, benefiting farmers the most, Shri Modi emphasized that the Rajasthan government\’s plan to provide electricity to farmers during the day is a significant step towards freeing them from the compulsion of overnight irrigation.
The Prime Minister underscored that the government was providing assistance for installing solar power plants not only on rooftops but also in agricultural fields. He highlighted that under the PM KUSUM scheme, the Rajasthan government plans to install hundreds of new solar plants in the times to come. Shri Modi stressed that when every family and farmer becomes an energy producer, it will generate income from electricity and increase the income of every household.
Explaining that the Jamnagar-Amritsar Economic Corridor, when connected to the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, would link Rajasthan to the Vaishno Devi shrine, Shri Modi highlighted that this will provide direct access for industries in northern India to the Kandla and Mundra ports, benefiting the transport sector in Rajasthan with the establishment of large warehouses, creating more jobs for the youth. The Prime Minister also noted that the Jodhpur Ring Road would improve connectivity to Jaipur, Pali, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Nagaur, and the international border. He emphasized that this will reduce unnecessary traffic congestion in the city, making it easier for tourists, traders, and businessmen visiting Jodhpur.
The Prime Minister underscored that the modern development and infrastructure projects in Rajasthan will benefit both the present and future generations. He added that these efforts will contribute to building a developed Rajasthan, which in turn will accelerate India’s development. Concluding his speech, Shri Modi said that in the coming years, the Governments at the Center and state will work at an enhanced pace and assured the people that the central government will leave no stone unturned in supporting Rajasthan\’s development.
The Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagade, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R Patil, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav were present among other dignitaries at the event.
