The Rajasthan Cabinet on 14 October 2026 approved a proposal to felicitate Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the completion of his 25 years in public service. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced the decision while addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting in Jaipur, saying Rajasthan would play a central role in advancing the Prime Minister's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India).

What the Cabinet Decided

The Cabinet's approval marks a formal state-level recognition of Modi's two-and-a-half-decade journey in public office. Sharma outlined a series of initiatives being rolled out under the 'Seva Sankalp Rath' programme — dedicated vehicles disseminating information about public welfare schemes in rural areas — directly tied to commemorating the milestone. The initiative aims to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach every eligible family across the state.

Key Achievements Cited by Sharma

Chief Minister Sharma highlighted several developments he attributed to the Modi government's leadership. These include the consecration of the Ram Mandir and progress on long-pending inter-state water agreements, including the Yamuna Water Agreement, the Narmada Water Agreement, and the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP). He credited the spirit of cooperative federalism for advancing these agreements.

Sharma also pointed to ₹35 lakh crore worth of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) signed during the Global Rajasthan Summit and the inauguration of the Pachpadra Refinery by the Prime Minister as evidence of the state's economic momentum under the 'double-engine government' framework.

Infrastructure, Energy and Environment

According to Sharma, greenfield expressways spanning more than 27,750 kilometres are currently under development, while Rajasthan's solar power capacity has grown by 28 gigawatts during the state government's tenure. He added that around 30 crore saplings had been planted in Rajasthan under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.

Governance and Rural Development Initiatives

The Chief Minister said recruitment processes for one lakh posts were currently underway, and claimed that more than 410 examinations had been conducted without paper leaks — a pointed reference to earlier controversies. The government is also working to ensure daytime electricity supply to farmers across 26 districts.

Sharma said Rajasthan was implementing the concept of 'One State, One Election' in alignment with the Prime Minister's broader vision. Panchayati Raj elections are being conducted simultaneously, he said, arguing that staggered elections had previously disrupted development activities. Under the 'Viksit Gaon, Viksit Bharat Abhiyan', suggestions were collected from farmers, livestock rearers, women, and senior citizens through Gram Sabhas and community meetings, culminating in a 'Village Development Pledge Document' reflecting grassroots aspirations.

What's Next

The felicitation event's date and format have not been announced yet. The broader 'Seva Sankalp Rath' outreach is expected to continue through rural Rajasthan in the coming weeks, keeping the Prime Minister's 25-year milestone at the centre of the state government's public communication strategy.