Rajasthan Unveils 'Green Budget' with Ambitious Economic and Employment Goals
Deputy CM Diya Kumari announces plans for 2.75 lakh jobs, $350 billion economy target, and major sustainability initiatives.
- The Rajasthan government has announced 1.25 lakh government jobs and 1.5 lakh private sector jobs under the Rajasthan Employment Policy 2025.
- The budget includes a focus on environmental sustainability, with plans to provide 150 free electricity units for households with solar plants and community solar panels for low-income families.
- Nine greenfield expressways spanning 2,750 km will be constructed, alongside significant investments in water connections, road infrastructure, and metro expansion.
- The state aims to achieve a $350 billion economy by 2030, with initiatives in industrial development, renewable energy, and mineral exploration.
- Social welfare measures include increased pensions for vulnerable groups, affordable loans for women in self-help groups, and expanded benefits under the PM Kisan Yojana.