Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma dropped a cultural bombshell in the Rajasthan assembly on Friday, renaming Mount Abu to Abhuraj, Jahazpur to Yajnapur, and Kaman to Kamvan as part of the finance bill discourse. These rechristenings are designed to amplify the sites’ historical and religious resonance, ensuring their legacies endure.
‘Strengthening our roots is key to progress,’ the CM asserted. Parallelly, combating Jaipur’s gridlock, authorities will draft plans for a 36-km skyway along Dravyavati River, set to revolutionize city travel and cut down bottlenecks.
The project holds promise for economic uplift through better logistics. Public transport gets a boost with 300 fresh RSRTC buses, set to improve accessibility across the state. Government job aspirants rejoiced at the pledge for 1.25 lakh hires, complete with an upcoming schedule.
Revamped VB-G-Ram-Ji scheme introduces weekly wages, extended 125-day tenures, and delay compensations, with ₹4,000 crore allocated. A specialized training facility in Pachpadra will hone skills for Barmer’s booming oil and petrochemical industries, creating a skilled workforce ready for action. These measures paint a picture of a dynamic Rajasthan balancing past pride with future ambitions.