Rajasthan: Irrigation and Hydropower

Rajasthan: Irrigation and Hydropower   At the time of independence there was 1 major project, 43 medium and 2272 minor projects and the irrigation potential was only 4 lac ha. Hence after independence the state irrigation department was formed in 1949 with the objective of increasing the production of the food and fodder and to … Read more Rajasthan: Irrigation and Hydropower

Rajasthan: Scheduled Tribes

Rajasthan: Scheduled Tribes     The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of Rajasthan State constitutes 8.4 percent of the total ST population of India. The Scheduled Tribes of the State constitute 12.6 percent of the total population of the State. It holds 12th position among all States and UTs in respect of the percentage share of … Read more Rajasthan: Scheduled Tribes

Famous Personalities of Rajasthan

Famous Personalities of Rajasthan Pratibha Patil Rajasthan gave the 12th and the first women president to Indian republic in Pratibha Patil. She was born and brought up in Jaipur city. The keen interests shown by her in upholding the constitution and making new strides to take the nation forward are worth to reverence and greeting. … Read more Famous Personalities of Rajasthan

Divisions and Districts of Rajasthan

Divisions and Districts of Rajasthan Total Districts: 33 Total Panchayat Samities: 295 Total Gram Panchayats: 9891 The detail analysis of Population Census 2011 published by Govt. of India for Rajasthan state reveal that population of Rajasthan has increased by 21.31% in this decade compared (2001-2011) to past decade (1991-2001). The density of Rajasthan state in the current … Read more Divisions and Districts of Rajasthan

Health, Health Infrastructure and Health Policy of Rajasthan

Health, Health Infrastructure and Health Policy of Rajasthan The State Government is having focus on the medical sector to promote health status of the people of the State especially for the weaker sections of the society. The State is committed to control and eradicate communicable and other diseases and for providing curative and preventive services … Read more Health, Health Infrastructure and Health Policy of Rajasthan