CM Bhajanlal Reviews Urban and Rural Schemes, Orders Zero Tolerance on Corruption
Synopsis
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma held a high-level review at the Rajasthan CMO on July 30, 2026, directing officials to prioritise AMRUT 2.0 urban work, PMAY-G, PM-KUSUM, and Braj development, while enforcing zero tolerance for corruption and rewarding honest government employees.
Key Takeaways
CM Bhajanlal Sharma chaired a high-level review at the Chief Minister's Office, Jaipur , on July 30, 2026 .
Officials were directed to prioritise urban sanitation, street lighting, road construction, beautification, and AMRUT 2.0 projects.
Rural welfare schemes reviewed include Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) , Dang Vikas Karyakram , Braj Kshetriya Vikas Yojana , Atal Gyan Kendras , and PM-KUSUM .
The meeting stressed a zero tolerance policy against corrupt and idle government employees.
Honest and diligent officials are to be actively incentivised and rewarded.
Follow-up district-level progress reports on AMRUT 2.0 and PMAY-G are expected in the coming quarter.
Rajasthan's Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma convened a high-level review meeting at the Chief Minister's Office in Jaipur on Thursday, July 30, 2026, pressing officials to fast-track urban infrastructure and rural welfare projects — and putting corrupt and idle government employees on notice.
Urban push: cleanliness, lighting, roads, and AMRUT 2.0
The Chief Minister's Office directed that work on sanitation, street lighting, road construction, and city beautification in urban areas be completed on priority. Central to this drive is AMRUT 2.0 — the Union Cabinet's 2021-approved extension of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, which now covers 500 additional cities with water supply, sewerage, and urban renewal projects. Rajasthan's urban centres are among the key beneficiaries, and the CM's directive signals impatience with delays on the ground.
Rural welfare schemes under the scanner
The meeting also took stock of progress on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), the national scheme providing pucca houses to eligible rural families since 2016. Officials were given directions on the Dang Vikas Karyakram, the Braj Kshetriya Vikas Yojana — a state initiative for infrastructure and cultural development in the Braj region — and Atal Gyan Kendras. The PM-KUSUM scheme, launched in 2019 to solarise 17.5 lakh agricultural pumps across India, was also reviewed, with Sharma pushing for faster on-ground rollout for Rajasthan's farming communities.
Zero tolerance for corruption, rewards for honest officials
The sharpest signal from the meeting was reserved for the bureaucracy itself. The Chief Minister's Office stressed a zero tolerance (zero tolerance) policy against corrupt and underperforming government employees — and, in the same breath, called for incentives for honest and diligent officials. The dual message — reward performance, punish malfeasance — is consistent with the broader administrative efficiency drive that Rajasthan's current government has pursued since taking office in December 2023.
The CMO's social media post, tagged with the hashtag #आपणो_अग्रणी_राजस्थान ('Our Leading Rajasthan'), frames the review as part of a larger vision for the state's development. With follow-up progress reports expected across districts in the coming quarter, the real test will be whether these directives translate into measurable change on Rajasthan's roads, in its villages, and on its farms.
Point of View
PMAY-G, PM-KUSUM) and state-specific programmes (Braj development, Dang Vikas) suggests Sharma is trying to build a visible development record ahead of the next electoral cycle. The zero-tolerance language mirrors similar administrative postures in other BJP-governed states, but its impact depends entirely on whether enforcement follows — a gap that has historically dogged such announcements across party lines.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What schemes did CM Bhajanlal Sharma review on July 30 2026?
CM Bhajanlal Sharma reviewed AMRUT 2.0, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), Dang Vikas Karyakram, Braj Kshetriya Vikas Yojana, Atal Gyan Kendras, and PM-KUSUM at a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister's Office in Jaipur.
What is AMRUT 2.0 and how does it apply to Rajasthan?
AMRUT 2.0 is a central urban infrastructure mission approved by the Union Cabinet in 2021, extending the original AMRUT scheme to cover 500 additional cities with water supply, sewerage, and beautification projects. Rajasthan's urban centres are among the beneficiaries, and CM Sharma directed officials to complete this work on priority.
What is Rajasthan's zero tolerance policy for government employees?
The Chief Minister's Office has directed that corrupt and underperforming government employees face strict action under a zero-tolerance policy, while honest and diligent officials are to be recognised and incentivised.
What is PM-KUSUM and its status in Rajasthan?
PM-KUSUM is a central scheme launched in 2019 to solarise 17.5 lakh agricultural pumps across India, reducing farmers' energy costs. CM Sharma reviewed its progress in Rajasthan and directed officials to accelerate its on-ground rollout.
What is the Braj Kshetriya Vikas Yojana in Rajasthan?
The Braj Kshetriya Vikas Yojana is a Rajasthan state initiative focused on infrastructure development and cultural preservation in the Braj region. Its progress was among the schemes reviewed at the July 30 CMO meeting.
