Cabinet Meeting Takes Several Key Decisions

Two-Child Norm Removed for Local Body Elections; New Directorate for Economic Offences; Industrial Park Promotion Policy Approved

Jaipur, February 2026 : In a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma at the Vidhan Sabha Secretariat on Wednesday, several important decisions were taken, including the introduction of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Rajasthan Municipalities (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the formation of a new Revenue Intelligence and Economic Offences Directorate.

Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Bairwa, Industries and Commerce Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel briefed the media after the Cabinet meeting.

They said amendments will be made to Section 19 of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, and Section 24 of the Rajasthan Municipalities Act, 2009, allowing individuals with more than two children to contest Panchayati Raj and municipal elections. The restriction had been imposed when population control was a major concern. Between 1991 and 1994, the fertility rate was 3.6, which has now declined to 2, reducing the relevance of the earlier provision.

In compliance with a judgment of the Supreme Court of India, the term “leprosy” has been removed from the category of “dangerous diseases” in the Rajasthan Municipalities Act, 2009. This amendment will ensure equal electoral opportunities in upcoming municipal elections and uphold the dignity of persons affected by leprosy.

New Directorate to Tackle Economic Offences

Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Bairwa said the Cabinet has decided to dissolve the existing State Revenue Intelligence Directorate and establish a new Revenue Intelligence and Economic Offences Directorate to strengthen financial discipline and curb economic crimes. The new body will deal with offences such as real estate fraud, banking, insurance, NBFC and stock market-related crimes, multi-level marketing fraud, fake bankruptcies, bogus placement agencies, forged documents for jobs or admissions, illegal occupation or sale of government land, stamp and registration irregularities, fake companies, and cooperative society scams. The directorate will analyze inputs from departments such as commercial taxes, excise, transport, registration and stamps, and mining to curb revenue leakage and tax evasion through an integrated approach.

Rajasthan Industrial Park Promotion Policy, 2026

Industries Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore said the Rajasthan Industrial Park Promotion Policy, 2026 will be introduced to accelerate industrial growth, attract investment, boost employment, and ensure balanced regional development. The policy provides four development models—A (entirely RIICO-allotted land), B (80% land acquired by the developer and 20% by RIICO at notified rates), C (entire land arranged by the developer), and D (PPP model). Private industrial parks must have a minimum area of 50 acres and at least 10 industrial units. The state will provide a 20% capital subsidy for common infrastructure, capped at ₹20 crore for parks up to 100 acres, ₹30 crore for 100–250 acres, and ₹40 crore for parks above 250 acres. To promote green development, 50% reimbursement of CETP expenditure (up to ₹12.5 crore per park) will also be provided. Approvals will be granted through a time-bound single-window system via the Raj Nivesh portal.

Land Allotment to Strengthen Steel Value Chain

The Cabinet approved the allotment of 53 hectares of land to M/s Growth Industrial Minerals Pvt. Ltd. at village Ramlawars, Neem Ka Thana tehsil, for industrial use under the Rajasthan Industrial Area Allotment Rules, 1959. With an investment of about ₹500 crore, the company will set up a modern beneficiation and pellet plant, generating direct employment for around 565 people and strengthening the state’s steel value chain.

Rajasthan Mandapam Project Revised Model Approved

The Cabinet approved a revised financial model for the Rajasthan Mandapam, Global Capability Centre, and allied projects on RIICO land at Tonk Road, B2 Bypass, Jaipur. The revised project cost is estimated at about ₹5,815 crore, with projected revenue of ₹5,825 crore, yielding a net surplus of around ₹10 crore. The project will now be fully self-financed, with no financial liability on the state government, and is expected to generate employment through the Global Capability Centre.

Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy University Bill Approved

The draft of The Rajasthan Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy University, Ajmer Bill, 2026 was approved to strengthen advanced medical education and facilities in Indian systems of medicine. The new university will promote education, training, and research in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, and Homeopathy, and boost medical tourism in the AYUSH sector.

Creation of Senior Village Development Officer Post

The Cabinet also approved the creation of a new post of Senior Village Development Officer and the upgradation of 750 existing Village Development Officer posts. This will provide faster promotion opportunities, upgrading the pay grade from 2400 (Level L-6) to 3600 (Level 10).