Jaipur, August 17 (APAC Media): Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 954 development projects worth Rs 6,453 crore across 17 districts of Rajasthan.
This marks a major push for infrastructure, agriculture, and cooperative development in the state.
Key Projects Launched Include:
- Four Saras Dairy plants in Bhilwara, Jaipur, Pali, and Rajsamand, constructed at a total cost of Rs 274 crore.Â
- Four new district cooperative banks launched in Phalodi, Balotra, Didwana-Kuchaman and Pratapgarh. The banks are expected to provide farmers access to loans at zero per cent interest.
- Rs 152 crore transferred under the Chief Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme to beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer.Â
- Over Rs 667 crore disbursed to 67 lakh farmers under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, providing Rs 1,000 per farmer.
In addition, development works worth Rs 5,500 crore were launched earlier in Chittorgarh, taking the total value of projects inaugurated or whose foundation stones were laid across Rajasthan during the day to Rs 11,953 crore.
Focus on Storage and Agriculture
Shah added that 50 new warehouses would be constructed during 2026-27. Meanwhile, 62 warehouses with 100-metric-tonne capacity and 100 warehouses with 500-metric-tonne capacity have already been completed.
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