Rajasthan Budget proposes Rs 6,800 cr to provide tap water, Rs 3,000 cr for solar parks
Jaipur (PTI): Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Wednesday proposed Rs 6,800 crore to provide tap water to the rural and urban population and around Rs 3,000 crore for building solar parks in Bikaner and Jaisalmer in the state Budget for 2026-27.
Presenting the Budget for the year 2026-27, the finance minister Kumari highlighted the impact of structural reforms and prudent financial management undertaken by the present government and said the state's economic size has expanded significantly.
She said under the CM Jal Jeevan Mission villages will be covered and every household will be connected to tap water. This will cost Rs 4,500 crore. Drinking water will be provided in cities at a cost of Rs 2,300 crore.
New solar parks will be built in Bikaner and Jaisalmer at Rs 2,950 crore.
Under the CM Self-Employment Scheme, interest-free loans and grants up to Rs 10 lakh will be provided. This will benefit 30,000 youth.
Moreover, Rs 1,400 crore will be spent on non-patchable roads and Rs 600 crore on missing link roads.
The Finance Minister said Rajasthan's economy is estimated to touch Rs 21,52,100 crore in 2026-27, and the per capita income of the state will also rise from Rs 1.67 lakh to Rs 2.02 lakh by the end of 2025-26.
Kumari said the growth reflects the government's focus on strengthening the economy through fiscal discipline and policy reforms.
She said Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government is continuously striving to take the state forward on the path of economic prosperity, sustainable and inclusive development, embracing the core principles of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas."
In her budget speech, she said, "To realize the vision of a developed Rajasthan by 2047, our government, under the able leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, has prioritized service, dedication, and good governance, keeping in mind the important role of the poor, youth, farmers, and women in this development journey."
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
