Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday, 11 July 2026, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various development projects worth nearly ₹880 crore in Ajmer district, including the groundbreaking for the first phase of the Devli-Nasirabad Four-Lane Road Project.

In his post, the Chief Minister stated: 'आज अजमेर जिले के विकास को नई गति देते हुए करीब ₹880 करोड़ की विभिन्न विकास परियोजनाओं का लोकार्पण एवं शिलान्यास किया' — ('Today, giving new momentum to the development of Ajmer district, I inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various development projects worth nearly ₹880 crore.')

Context

Ajmer is one of Rajasthan's most strategically located districts, sitting along the key corridor between Jaipur and Jodhpur and serving as a major pilgrimage and commercial hub. The Devli-Nasirabad corridor is a road-widening initiative designed to improve regional connectivity, reduce travel time, and ease freight movement through the district. Saturday's event bundled multiple inaugurations and foundation-stone layings into a single push, signalling the state government's intent to fast-track project delivery in the region.

Policy Backdrop

The BJP government that came to power after the December 2023 Rajasthan assembly elections placed accelerated road and highway expansion at the centre of its development agenda. The broader framework is the state's 'Viksit Rajasthan' vision — Viksit Rajasthan ('Developed Rajasthan') — which draws directly from the national Viksit Bharat@2047 roadmap. CM Sharma on Saturday reiterated this link, saying the government has been giving 'unprecedented momentum' to world-class infrastructure over the past two-and-a-half years to realise this commitment.

Since late 2023, Rajasthan has seen multiple four-laning and expressway projects launched across districts, using a blend of central and state funds. The pattern mirrors infrastructure drives in other BJP-governed states aimed at improving logistics networks and unlocking tourism potential.

Stakeholders and Impact

Residents of Ajmer district and daily highway users stand to benefit most directly from the upgraded road infrastructure. A four-lane corridor on the Devli-Nasirabad stretch is expected to reduce accident risks on a stretch currently handling heavy pilgrimage and freight traffic. Traders, transporters, and the tourism sector — given Ajmer's significance as the site of the Dargah Sharif and Pushkar — are among the key economic stakeholders watching project execution timelines.

What's Next

Saturday's event covered only the first phase of the Devli-Nasirabad four-lane project, meaning subsequent phases will require separate approvals and funding allocations. The state government is expected to announce parallel road projects for other Rajasthan districts in upcoming budget cycles. Progress on the ₹880 crore package will be closely tracked as a benchmark for the BJP administration's delivery record ahead of future electoral cycles.