In an exclusive interview published on December 20, 2025 marking the completion of two years in office, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma outlined his government's governance philosophy and key achievements. On water security, the government launched the 'Vande Ganga' conservation campaign and the 'Karmabhoomi se Mathrubhoomi' campaign targeting the construction of 45,000 recharge structures over four years to replenish groundwater in Rajasthan's water-stressed districts. On employment and skill development, 663 skill centres have imparted vocational training to 3.06 lakh young people; smart classrooms have been established in 144 Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs); and 2.16 lakh new approvals have been issued under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana, with 1.89 lakh beneficiaries interning across government departments. On economic development, MoUs worth ₹35 lakh crore signed at the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit in December 2024 are progressing, with projects worth ₹7 lakh crore already under implementation. The government has also introduced an AI Policy 2025 to position Rajasthan as a technology leader, alongside 12 new industrial and sectoral policies covering semiconductors, defence, aerospace, green hydrogen, and sustainable industries. CM Sharma emphasised that development was non-partisan and that governance reforms were aimed at making Rajasthan a ₹350 lakh crore economy by 2047.
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma's Two-Year Governance Review: Vande Ganga Water Campaign, 3 Lakh Skilled Youth, and ₹35 Lakh Crore Rising Rajasthan MoUs Progress
In an exclusive interview published on December 20, 2025 marking the completion of two years in office, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma outlined his government's governance philosophy and key achievements. On water security, the government launched the 'Vande Ganga' conservation campaign and the 'Karmabhoomi se Mathrubhoomi' campaign targeting the construction of 45,000 recharge structures over four years to replenish groundwater in Rajasthan's water-stressed districts. On employment and skill development, 663 skill centres have imparted vocational training to 3.06 lakh young people; smart classrooms have been established in 144 Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs); and 2.16 lakh new approvals have been issued under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana, with 1.89 lakh beneficiaries interning across government departments. On economic development, MoUs worth ₹35 lakh crore signed at the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit in December 2024 are progressing, with projects worth ₹7 lakh crore already under implementation. The government has also introduced an AI Policy 2025 to position Rajasthan as a technology leader, alongside 12 new industrial and sectoral policies covering semiconductors, defence, aerospace, green hydrogen, and sustainable industries. CM Sharma emphasised that development was non-partisan and that governance reforms were aimed at making Rajasthan a ₹350 lakh crore economy by 2047.
Key facts
- CM Bhajanlal Sharma completed two years in office in December 2025 and outlined key governance achievements.
- 'Vande Ganga' and 'Karmabhoomi se Mathrubhoomi' campaigns target 45,000 recharge structures over four years.
- 663 skill centres imparted vocational training to 3.06 lakh youth; 144 ITIs got smart classrooms.
- Under Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana, 2.16 lakh approvals were issued with 1.89 lakh interns deployed.
- Rising Rajasthan MoUs worth ₹35 lakh crore are progressing with ₹7 lakh crore under implementation.
- AI Policy 2025 and 12 new industrial policies covering semiconductors, defence, and green hydrogen were introduced.
Mains angle
Q: Evaluate key governance achievements of Rajasthan's two-year tenure under CM Bhajanlal Sharma, focusing on water security, skill development, and economic investment progress.
Answer (50 words):
The government launched Vande Ganga and Karmabhoomi se Mathrubhoomi campaigns targeting 45,000 recharge structures over four years. Skill training through 663 centres reached 3.06 lakh youth with 2.16 lakh Yuva Sambal Yojana approvals. MoUs worth ₹35 lakh crore from Rising Rajasthan Summit progress with ₹7 lakh crore under implementation.
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Source: The Week / NewKerala / ANI News / CMO Rajasthan / Rising Rajasthan
Frequently asked questions
What are the 'Vande Ganga' and 'Karmabhoomi se Mathrubhoomi' campaigns launched by Rajasthan government?
'Vande Ganga' is a water conservation campaign launched by the Rajasthan government to address the state's chronic groundwater depletion. The linked 'Karmabhoomi se Mathrubhoomi' campaign targets construction of 45,000 recharge structures over four years to replenish aquifers in Rajasthan's water-stressed districts.
What has Rajasthan achieved in skill development under CM Bhajanlal Sharma's two-year governance?
Under CM Bhajanlal Sharma's two-year tenure, 663 skill centres provided vocational training to 3.06 lakh youth. Additionally, 144 government ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes) received smart classrooms to upgrade digital and technical education infrastructure.
What is the Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana and what has been achieved under it?
Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana is Rajasthan's flagship employment and internship scheme providing stipends to educated youth awaiting employment. Under CM Bhajanlal Sharma's two-year review, 2.16 lakh approvals were issued and 1.89 lakh interns were deployed under the scheme.
What is the status of Rising Rajasthan MoUs worth ₹35 lakh crore?
The Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit (December 2024) attracted MoUs worth ₹35 lakh crore. As per the two-year governance review (December 2025), projects worth ₹7 lakh crore are already under active implementation, signalling tangible investment conversion from the summit pledges.
What new industrial policies did the Rajasthan government introduce under CM Bhajanlal Sharma?
The Rajasthan government introduced the AI Policy 2025 and 12 new sectoral industrial policies covering emerging and strategic sectors including semiconductors, defence manufacturing, and green hydrogen — positioning Rajasthan as a future-ready industrial destination.
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