Investment Surge from 'Rising Rajasthan' to Enhance Revenue and Job Opportunities: Minister Dilawar
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Jaipur, Dec 7 (NationPress) The Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar announced on Saturday that the influx of investments from the 'Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit' is set to significantly boost revenue and job opportunities within the state.
During a media briefing in Jodhpur, he pointed out that the state has attracted substantial investments through the 'Rising Rajasthan' initiative.
He stressed that such extensive investments have not previously been attained.
To date, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) totaling Rs 20 lakh crore have been signed, with the Minister expressing hope that this amount will increase to Rs 25 lakh crore in the near future.
Regarding the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections, he indicated that the state cabinet would soon make a decision.
On the topic of employment within the education sector, the Minister noted that over one lakh positions are currently vacant and will be filled shortly.
He mentioned that Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma's budget announcement of four lakh new jobs includes plans to recruit 1.5 to 2 lakh personnel in the Education Department.
Addressing the issue of candidates submitting fake documents for the Rajasthan Public Service Commission's Physical Training Instructor (PTI) exam, the Education Minister assured that the government is investigating the matter.
Concerning the anti-conversion Bill, he expressed appreciation to the Chief Minister for its introduction, which has received in-principle approval from the cabinet and is set to be discussed and passed in the Legislative Assembly.
Drawing a parallel with Uttar Pradesh's law on conversion with consent, he clarified that both parties must submit an application to the District Collector one month in advance and appear before him. The decision will then be made according to the District Collector's guidelines.
On December 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the three-day summit at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center (JECC).
For security reasons, access to the inauguration venue will be restricted one hour prior to the arrival of PM Modi.
