Jaipur, Feb 19 (NationPress) The Rajasthan government has made a noteworthy announcement for Agniveers, providing them reservations in the Rajasthan Police, Jail Department, and Forest Department.

Furthermore, there is a proposal being considered to extend reservations to the Fire Services, which will create government job opportunities for Agniveers who have served the nation.

In response to the water crisis, the government has initiated the recruitment of 1,050 technical positions within the drinking water department. Within the upcoming year, 1,500 new hand pumps and 1,000 tube wells are set to be installed.

Moreover, 10 lakh new families will be added to the Food Security Scheme, improving access to vital resources.

To enhance education, the state government has proposed the creation of the Ambedkar Institute of Constitutional Studies and Research under Bhimrao Ambedkar Law University.

In addition, MLA Jan Sunwai Centers will be established in every Assembly constituency with an investment of Rs 10 lakh. A provision has also been made to provide laptops to every MLA. The budget includes significant advantages for temples and priests.

The ‘bhog’ amount has been increased to Rs 3,000, and the honorarium for priests has been raised to Rs 7,000. Furthermore, Rs 50 crore has been allocated for the Govind Devji Art Festival in Jaipur. The honorarium for public representatives, including Sarpanchs under Panchayati Raj, will see a 10 percent increase.

The government has earmarked Rs 27,854 crore under the ‘Green Budget’ to foster environmental protection and sustainable development. Several new schemes have been introduced for farmers, including agricultural loans totaling Rs 25,000 crore for 30 lakh farmers.

A 5 percent interest subsidy will be offered on long-term crop and non-agricultural loans. Additionally, 2,500 Gram Seva Cooperative Societies (GSS) will be established at Gram Panchayat headquarters, and Purchase and Sale Cooperative Unions (KVSA) will be created in eight new districts.

The number of beneficiaries under the Chief Minister Mangala Animal Insurance Scheme will be doubled. A budget of Rs 540 crore has been allocated to expand animal feed centres.

The government plans to recruit 100 new veterinarians and 1,000 animal inspectors. Additionally, subsidies will be available for setting up cow dung gas plants, fostering both environmental conservation and economic advantages.

Moreover, the government has announced substantial investments in infrastructure and transport. The BRTS system in Jaipur will be removed, and a new phase of the Metro project has been approved.

Lastly, Rajasthan will witness the construction of nine new Greenfield Expressways and ring roads in 15 cities, aimed at reducing traffic congestion.