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Development Projects in Rajasthan

The Prime Minister flagged off and laid the foundation stones of 26000 crore of infrastructure and welfare projects in Rajasthan. These include railways, roads, renewable energy, water supply and medical education. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) seeks to revamp railway stations into regional footprint and improved facilities. India is pursuing clean energy using large solar and transmission schemes. Launched during the month of May in the year 2018, AMRUT 2.0 initiatives are aimed at urban water supply and sustainability.

Key Highlights for RAS Mains

Major Project Details

  • Upgrading of rail infrastructure.
  • Redeveloped / under Amrit Bharat Station scheme Deshnoke Station.
  • Bikaner Mumbai Express started off.
  • 6 rail lines were electrified and work on the Churu-Sadulpur line had been laid.
  • Refurbished stations portray local characteristics e.g., Mandalgarh resembles the architecture of Rajputana.

Other ABSS Stations Across India

State

Station

Cultural Theme

Bihar

Thawe

Maa Thawewali Temple & Madhubani Art

MP

Orchha

Lord Ram and Spiritual Legacy

Tamil Nadu

Tiruvannamalai

Dravidian Temple Architecture

Gujarat

Dakor

Ranchhodrai Devotion

Telangana

Begumpet

Kakatiya Dynasty Heritage

Road Infrastructure

  • 3 vehicle underpass and 7 NH projects (4850 crores).
  • Focus on:
    • Infra-structure linkages along Indo-Pakistani border
    • Civilian mobility
    • Improvement of national security

Renewable Energy & Power Transmission

  • Big solar energy farms in Bikaner, Didwana-Kuchaman.
  • Under PowerGrid Mewar & Sirohi Transmission Ltd. Transmission projects.
  • It assists India in achieving its goal of green power production and distribution.

Infrastructure of Medical Education

  • Nursing colleges were opened in:
    • Rajsamand
    • Pratapgarh
    • Bhilwara
    • Dholpur
  • Objective: Enhance healthcare access and medical training in rural areas.

Water Drinking Projects

  • Jhunjhunu: Rural Project, Fluorosis Mitigation and Water Supply Project.
  • Pali: 7 Water supply towns upgraded in 7 towns under AMRUT 2.0.

Flagship Schemes Involved

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS)

Feature

Description

Launched

February 2023

Objective

Redevelop 1,309 stations

Scope

Modern passenger facilities, accessibility, and urban integration

Design

Cultural reflection, inter-modal transport

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0)

Feature

Description

Duration

2021–26

Coverage

4,900 statutory towns

Focus Areas

Water supply, sewerage, circular water economy

Components

CWBP, Pey Jal Survekshan, Tech Sub-Mission, IEC campaign

Conclusion for RPSC

These multi-sectoral projects in Rajasthan represent a balanced approach of development: concretion of infrastructure, sustainability and cultural heritage. By strategically investing in transport, energy and health, the state of Rajasthan will be a key player in the pickup of India into the path of green and inclusive growth.

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FAQs for RPSC RAS

ABSS, launched in 2023, aims to redevelop 1,309 railway stations with modern facilities while preserving local cultural architecture.

The projects span railways, roads, renewable energy, water supply, and medical education.

Large solar farms and power transmission lines in Bikaner and Sirohi boost India’s green energy goals.

AMRUT 2.0 (2021–26) focuses on urban water supply and wastewater management. In Rajasthan, it’s active in Jhunjhunu and Pali.

New colleges in Rajsamand, Pratapgarh, Bhilwara, and Dholpur improve rural healthcare access and medical training capacity.
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