Jaipur, September 24. Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma said that villages, the poor, youth, women and farmers are at the centre of the State Government’s development projects. The State Government has launched several schemes and programmes for comprehensive development extending from urban areas to villages and hamlets. Administrative officers should ensure effective implementation of these schemes. No negligence should be allowed in works related to public amenities, including roads, education, healthcare, water supply and electricity.
Chief Minister was reviewing the progress of projects worth approximately Rs 15,000 crore, along with various schemes and programmes, at the 9th Raj-UNNATI meeting held at the Chief Minister’s Office on Thursday. He said that to ensure that the general public receives the benefits of schemes and development works on time, approvals, tenders and work orders should be issued within the prescribed timelines and completion of works should also be ensured on time. All processes should be streamlined. He directed that responsibility be fixed and action taken against concerned officials responsible for unnecessary delays in projects. Officials should step out of their offices and inspect works in the field. Effective monitoring of every scheme should be undertaken at every level and the administration should work in close coordination with the general public.
Atal Pragati Paths to improve connectivity in villages
Reviewing the construction of Atal Pragati Paths in rural towns with a population of more than 5,000, Chief Minister directed the Public Works Department to complete all remaining works of 2025-26 and ongoing works of the first phase of 2026-27 by November 2026. He directed that all construction works under the second phase of 2026-27 be commenced at the earliest. He said that district-wise timelines should be fixed for construction of Atal Pragati Paths and their quality should be continuously monitored. Once completed, these roads will improve connectivity in rural areas and facilitate access of the public to various essential services.
Modern facilities to be provided in school buildings; detailed technical survey of 65,308 schools completed
Chief Minister said that the State Government will improve the standard of education in the State by renovating school buildings and expanding modern facilities in them. A historic investment of around Rs 12,500 crore is being made for this purpose. A detailed technical survey of all 65,308 government schools across 41 districts has been conducted. According to the report based on the survey, the need for improvement has been identified in 3,587 dilapidated school buildings and around 71,078 classrooms, along with facilities such as electricity, drinking water and toilets.
He said that during the last two years, the State Government has sanctioned 3,364 works for development of facilities in schools, on which Rs 1,220 crore has already been spent. Around 5,000 works worth Rs 2,500 crore are in progress, while administrative approval has been granted for 652 new school buildings and these have been taken up for the tender process. Of the 82 works in tribal areas, 80 are in progress. The Chief Minister directed that the proposed development works be completed with quality within the prescribed timelines. He emphasised that improvement of school infrastructure is a priority of the State Government. From 2018 to 2023, only Rs 2,287 crore had been sanctioned for this purpose, whereas during the tenure of the present government, Rs 2,973 crore has already been sanctioned up to September 2026.
Atal Gyan Kendra for youth at Panchayat headquarters
He directed that the works for developing Atal Gyan Kendras being established to provide better facilities to youth and the general public in rural areas be expedited. He directed the Panchayati Raj Department to complete the remaining works of the first phase at the earliest and issue approval soon for establishment of 2,000 Atal Gyan Kendras under the second phase. He said that these centres being developed at Gram Panchayat headquarters are highly important for youth in rural areas.
It is noteworthy that 2,052 centres have been sanctioned in the first phase, of which 628 have been completed and work on the remaining centres is in progress. In addition, 3,000 Atal Gyan Kendras are to be established under the second phase, of which approval for 1,000 centres has already been issued. These centres will provide facilities such as libraries, e-libraries, e-Mitra and online services, as well as study facilities for preparation for competitive examinations.
Focus on nutrition along with education
Reviewing the Pannadhay Bal Gopal Yojana, the Chief Minister directed that milk be provided regularly under the scheme to improve the nutritional status of students. He also directed that full attention be paid to the quality of milk. He directed the School Education Department to ensure 100 per cent supply of milk powder in all districts at the earliest. He further directed the School Education, Animal Husbandry and Finance Departments to work in coordination and ensure that the supply of milk powder is never disrupted.
It is noteworthy that the State Government has launched this scheme with the objective of improving the nutritional status of students studying in schools, under which around 46 lakh students are being benefited. A budget provision of around Rs 800 crore has been made for the scheme.
3.29 crore person-days of employment generated under VB-G RAM G
The Chief Minister reviewed the progress of employment generation in rural areas under the VB-G RAM G Scheme. Reviewing employment generation and payments, he directed the Rural Development Department to ensure that every needy eligible family is provided employment under the scheme and that payments are made on time. He said that generation of 3.29 crore person-days of employment from July till date is a major achievement under the scheme.
Pucca houses for all eligible families by 2029
Reviewing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, the Chief Minister directed the Rural Development Department to achieve the target of providing houses to all eligible families by 2029 as per the prescribed timeline. He directed that all ongoing houses be completed by December 2026 and that instalment payments to beneficiaries be made on time. He also directed that approvals for the allocated targets for 2026-27 be issued at the earliest. He further directed that land and houses be allotted on priority to landless families residing on forest land.
More than 8.97 lakh complaints from rural areas disposed of
The Chief Minister reviewed in detail the status of complaints related to essential civic amenities in rural areas and directed the concerned departments to ensure their prompt disposal. He also directed continuous monitoring of the disposal process, with particular priority to complaints related to drinking water. He said that action on complaints should be ensured at the earliest to provide prompt relief to the general public. Strict action will be taken against personnel found negligent in this work. He also directed the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Departments to ensure prompt disposal of grievances and directed the Chief Secretary to continuously monitor the disposal process of these departments.
It is noteworthy that a total of 8,97,808 complaints were received from rural areas from January 1 to September 21, 2026, of which 8,68,425 complaints have been disposed of. Only 3.27 per cent of complaints remain pending. The Chief Minister also directed that complaints related to the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department be disposed of on priority through Jan Seva Camps. He directed District Collectors to organise camps simultaneously at the Panchayat Samiti level in Gram Panchayats where camps have not yet been organised. He said that problems related to drinking water, waterlogging and roads should be resolved on priority through these camps.
Bills for establishment of RITs to be introduced in the assembly
Reviewing the work to upgrade three engineering colleges in Bharatpur, Bikaner and Ajmer and develop them as Rajasthan Institutes of Technology (RITs), the Chief Minister directed the concerned department to expedite the process of introducing Bills in the Legislative Assembly for their establishment. He directed that the concurrence of the Law Department be obtained at the earliest. He said that the State Government will spend around Rs 300 crore on establishing these RITs. The Finance Department should also issue the necessary financial approval in this regard.
Six new trauma centres for better healthcare facilities
Reviewing the construction of six new trauma centres in the State to provide better healthcare facilities, the Chief Minister directed the Medical Department to complete the works of the Trauma Centre at Kolana (Bandikui) and Dalot (Pratapgarh) by March 31, 2027, and the work at Desuri (Pali) by March 2028. He also directed that the work for upgrading the Trauma Centre at RUHS, Jaipur, be completed by March 2027. He directed that construction of the Trauma Centre at Sanderav (Pali) be commenced at the earliest after preparing an action plan. The Medical Department informed the meeting that the Trauma Centre at Dudu has already been completed.
Providing relief to the general public is the state government’s top priority
Individual grievances were also reviewed during the meeting. The Chief Minister sought information regarding the case of Smt. Buskaro, a woman who had come to the Sub-District Hospital in Lunkaransar, Bikaner district, concerning payment of the incentive amount under the Janani Suraksha Yojana, as well as the issue of waterlogging and mud on the main road leading to the school in Katelpura village of Dholpur. He spoke to the complainants regarding these matters. The complainants expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister for the resolution of their grievances. He told all departments and District Collectors that providing relief to the general public is the State Government’s top priority and that no negligence should be allowed in this work.
The Chief Minister also reviewed compliance with the directions issued during previous Raj Unnati meetings. He directed that pending works be expedited and completed at the earliest. Under the Service Management with Artificial Intelligence and Real-Time System (SMART) Scheme, he directed that 10 major schemes, including the Social Security Pension Scheme, Palanhar Scholarship, loans to Self-Help Groups, Lado Protsahan Yojana, Gargi Award and Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarojgar Yojana, be brought onto the SMART platform by December 10. He also directed the concerned departments to ensure necessary amendments to the rules of the schemes. He directed the Chief Secretary to continuously monitor this work.
He directed that development works under the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee District Upliftment Scheme for 2025-26 and 2026-27 be completed before December 15, 2026. He said that continuous monitoring should be undertaken to ensure timely completion of all works related to rural development.
Chief Secretary Shri V. Srinivas, along with Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Secretaries of the concerned departments, Divisional Commissioners and District Collectors, joined the meeting through video conference. Additional Chief Secretary (Chief Minister’s Office) Shri Akhil Arora, along with senior officers of the Chief Minister’s Office, was also present at the meeting.
