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Rajasthan: Department of Local Self Government

Rajasthan is also known as the “Land of Kings” that is situated in the state of northern India. It covers about 342,239 square kilometres or 10.4 percent of the total geographical region of India. It is the biggest or the largest Indian state by region or area and the seventh-most extensive by population.

Rajasthan is situated in the North-Western part of India, bordered on the west and north-west Pakistan, and partakes domestic borders with the state of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana. It is part of Punjab, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. Rajasthan has a land region or area of about 342,239 sq km and is the biggest or largest state in India geographically. The state of Rajasthan is divided into 33 districts consisting of nine regions, namely, Hadoti, Dhundhar, Gorwar, Ajmer State, Shekhawati, Marwar, Mewar, Mewat, and Vagad.

The western part of Rajasthan is relatively infertile and dry. Rajasthan is a residence of the Great Indian Desert, Thar Desert, and Chambal River, which is the only source of the water supply in that area or region. In this article, we will discuss the minister of local self-government in Rajasthan, the home secretary of Rajasthan.

Demographic Profile of Rajasthan

In 2011, the inhabitants of Rajasthan were about 68.5 million. The people or population grew 21.2 percent from the 56.5 million recorded in 2001. The population rate of males outnumbers the population rate of females. In 2011, the gender ratio was around 0.928 females to one male. In the same year, the authorities or the state had a literacy rate of around 66.1 %. The work engagement or participation rate was 43.6 % in the resident’s density of 200 individuals per square kilometre.

Government of Rajasthan

The State of Rajasthan is also known as the Government of Rajasthan, or generally the State Government. The state government is the supreme social control or governing authority of the Indian state of Rajasthan and has 33 districts. The state government consists of an executive led by the Governor of Rajasthan, a legislative and judiciary. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and houses the  Secretariat and the Vidhan Sabha.

Like every state in India, the head of the state of Rajasthan is the Governor, who the President of India appoints with the advice of the central government.

  • Judiciary

The Rajasthan High Court has a central seat in Jodhpur and a subgroup or bench at Jaipur, which have respective legal power or jurisdiction over the adjoining districts of Rajasthan. 

  • Legislature

The current Legislature of Rajasthan is unicameral, which includes the Legislative Assembly, which fits 200 MLAs. The assembly has a maximum term of 5 years.

Local Government of Rajasthan

The government of Rajasthan includes Panchayat Raj Institutions for the regions or areas under rural regions and the Urban local bodies or Municipalities for the region or area under the urban areas. 

Industries in Rajasthan

  • Agriculture

Agriculture is an influential or important sector in Rajasthan. It forms the backbone of the state’s economic system and is a substantial contributor to GSDP. The state has been implementing various programs to ensure growth in agriculture manufacture and render better living conditions to the population engaged in agriculture practices or activities.

  • Mining and Minerals

Rajasthan swashes immense mineral reserves. It brings forth 81 diversities of minerals: lead, calcite, wollastonite, rock, gypsum, sandstone, and marble. Rajasthan is also one of the leading producers of phosphorite, ochre, ball clay, steatite, and felspar. 

  • Cement

Rajasthan is known for its highest limestone accumulations or reserves, making it a portion or hub for industries such as the cement industry or production. The limestone production in Rajasthan released around 31.4 million terms in April September 2020.

  • Renewable Energy

The two major key factors contributing to the Rajasthan approving solar energy industry are its high level of solar radiation and large tracts of merchandising relatively undeveloped and flatlands. 

Conclusion

The state of Rajasthan is divided into 33 districts consisting of nine regions, namely, Hadoti, Dhundhar, Gorwar, Ajmer State, Shekhawati, Marwar, Mewar, Mewat, and Vagad. In 2011, the inhabitants of Rajasthan were about 68.5 million. The people or population grew 21.2 percent from the 56.5 million recorded in 2001. Rajasthan is situated in the North-Western part of India, bordered on the west and north-west Pakistan. It partakes in domestic borders with the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. Like every state in India, the head of the state of Rajasthan is the Governor, who the President of India appoints with the advice of the central government.

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