Rajasthan to Prepare Master Plans for Every Village and Ward

Jaipur, March 2026 : Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that under the vision of “Developed Rajasthan – 2047,” master plans will be prepared for every village and urban ward in the state. These plans will incorporate future needs as well as suggestions from women, youth, farmers, the poor, and people from all age groups so that they reflect the aspirations of the public.

The Chief Minister was chairing a meeting at the Chief Minister’s Office on Tuesday regarding the proposed campaign following the budget announcement to prepare master plans for Gram Panchayats and urban wards. He directed that the plans be prepared in short-term, medium-term, and long-term categories to ensure that the needs of the growing population are effectively addressed.

Sharma said the objective of these master plans is to ensure planned development in rural areas, which would help prevent migration from villages and reduce pressure on cities. He instructed officials to adopt an evidence-based approach while preparing the plans and to include schemes related to basic facilities such as education, healthcare, electricity, water, roads, and sanitation.

He further emphasized that the master plans should be based on the guiding principle of “development along with heritage.” Accordingly, the plans should take into account rural traditions, crafts, and the religious and historical significance of different areas. The aim, he said, is to create employment opportunities in villages while also preserving and promoting their social and cultural environment.

Officials informed the Chief Minister during the meeting that the master plans will be approved through Gram Sabhas as part of the proposed campaign. After approval, the concerned departments will be able to design effective policies, programmes, and development strategies.

The plans will also focus on identifying major sources of employment, measures to increase agricultural production, and opportunities for self-employment. In addition, eligible individuals will be identified to ensure their inclusion in various government welfare schemes.

Chief Secretary V. Srinivas and other senior officials were present at the meeting.