Rajasthan govt approves new projects ahead of elections

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved a financial proposal of Rs 52.26 crore for the establishment of the I-Start Innovation School Hub in Bikaner. According to an official statement, the I-Start Innovation School Hub will be constructed on the lines of Fintech Digital University of Jodhpur, Bhamashah Data Center and E-Governance Center building of Jaipur as per the proposal.
The Department of Information Technology and Communication will take responsibility for the construction work of the I-Start Innovation School Hub.
Youth and students of the area will get a favourable environment for startups, on the other hand, extensive employment will also be generated at the local level.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced the establishment of the I-Start Innovation School Hub in Bikaner in the budget for the year 2023-24.
In another decision, under the Chief Minister Free Annapurna Food Packet Scheme, fair price shopkeepers will now get a margin amount of Rs 10 instead of Rs 4 per packet for distribution of food packets. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved this proposal.
Earlier, the margin amount for food packet distribution work was fixed at Rs 4 per packet. At the inauguration ceremony of the scheme on August 15, 2023, the Chief Minister had announced to increase this margin amount to Rs 10 per packet.
The Rajasthan government has also approved Rs 256.46 crore for the construction of a high-level bridge on the Chambal River in the Kota district. The bridge will be constructed on state highway 120 in Gothra Kalan village after Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot gave his approval, an official statement said. The chief minister had earlier allocated Rs 165 crore for the project in the budget and the bridge will enable a shorter travel distance and aid in people’s convenience, the statement said.
The state government also gave a financial approval of Rs 232.10 crore for 139 road construction works in 19 districts.
According to the statement, the amount will be used for 21 roads each in Barmer, Jaipur and Bharatpur, 20 in Jaisalmer, 12 in Nagaur, six each in Jhunjhunu, Churu, Jodhpur and Hanumangarh, five in Chittorgarh, four in Kota, three in Pali, two in Alwar and one road each in Tonk, Sikar, Sawai Madhopur, Bhilwara, Dholpur and Ajmer districts.