Rajasthan Politics & Governance

Kota combines lease and building approvals and sets service timelines

1 January 2026

Kota Municipal Corporation introduced a system allowing eligible applicants to receive a lease, G+1 building-construction approval and sale approval together. It also set service timelines, including 15 days for building and sale approvals, 21 days for name transfers, 30 days for subdivision or reorganisation, and 60 days for land-use changes. Officials who fail to meet the prescribed timelines may face disciplinary action.

Key Facts

• The combined approval process replaces separate applications and repeat visits for lease, construction and sale permissions.

Railway plan targets higher operating capacity at Jaipur and Jodhpur

1 January 2026

A railway capacity-development plan covering Jaipur and Jodhpur stations aims to double their operating capacity by 2030. Proposed measures include additional platforms, new terminals, signalling upgrades, stabling and maintenance facilities, and multitracking, with work envisaged in phases over five years.

Marudhar Express timetable changes bring earlier Jodhpur arrival

1 January 2026

A revised timetable for Marudhar Express services took effect on 1 January. The Varanasi City–Jodhpur service now departs at 4:40 pm and is scheduled to arrive in Jodhpur at 5:30 pm the following day, 45 minutes earlier than before. The Jodhpur-origin service also has revised departure and arrival times.

Key Facts

• Marudhar Express operates under Indian Railways’ North Western Railway zone.

Farmers can self-report rabi crops through Raj Kisan Girdawari app

1 January 2026

Rajasthan farmers could self-report rabi crop details through the Raj Kisan Girdawari app during a survey period scheduled from 1 January to 5 March 2026. Farmers could enter field, khasra-number and crop information online after logging in with Jan Aadhaar and a mobile number.

The digital self-survey offered an alternative to waiting for a patwari to record crop details. Crop records can be used in processes relating to crop insurance, minimum support price sales and bank loans.

Key Facts

• Crop-survey records can support accurate data for crop insurance, minimum-support-price sales and bank loans.

Farmers pledge to adopt organic farming in Bamanwas Kankar

2 January 2026

About 800 farmers in Bamanwas Kankar, Kotputli-Behror, pledged to adopt organic farming on land covering approximately 1,500 hectares and to stop using pesticides. The initiative aims to move the gram panchayat towards chemical-free farming; the pledge does not establish that the land has completed organic conversion or certification.

Key Facts

• Organic farming uses practices such as crop rotation, compost and biological pest control instead of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.

Rajasthan orders further probe into paper leaks and RPSC corruption allegations

2 January 2026

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma directed the Special Operations Group to investigate new information concerning paper leaks and alleged corruption involving the Rajasthan Public Service Commission, with the Anti-Corruption Bureau to be included as needed. Sharma said 340 people had been arrested in connection with paper leaks during the previous government; the allegations remain subject to investigation.

Key Facts

• The Rajasthan Public Service Commission is a constitutional body under Article 315, responsible for state civil-service recruitment and advising the government on service matters.

Nagaur water-system upgrade targets a doubling of capacity

2 January 2026

Work was under way to upgrade the drinking-water system at Nokha Daiya in Nagaur district, with its stated capacity set to rise from 74 million litres per day (MLD) to 148 MLD. The project has a reported budget of about ₹64 crore and a June 2026 completion target. Once completed, it is planned to serve Nagaur city and around 400 villages and towns.

Key Facts

• The new treatment plant is planned to use smart automation.

Rajasthan High Court sets one-month deadline on UTB pharmacists’ service

2 January 2026

The Rajasthan High Court directed the Principal Medical Secretary, Health Director and concerned Chief Medical and Health Officers to decide within one month whether pharmacists engaged on an Urgent Temporary Basis (UTB) should continue in service. The order came while the court heard a petition by Udai Bhan and others, and required compliance with earlier directions in similar cases.

North Western Railway announces Jaipur–Bandra Terminus premium train schedule

2 January 2026

North Western Railway announced eight scheduled Jaipur–Bandra Terminus premium train trips in each direction between 4 January and 23 February 2026. The Jaipur service was ...