RAJASTHAN

The rest 35% of mortalities happened in the age group below 60 years.

A gender analysis of Covid deaths in April shows the gaps aren’t too much, according to Health department figures. Out of thetotal deaths, 53% are men and 47% Women.

While, during the earlier wave, a majority of those dying had comorbidities, an increasing number of people without any comorbid condition are also falling victim to the virus. Out of total deaths in April, 53% had comorbid conditions, while 47% had no underlying diseases.

The Education department has identified 650schoolsacross the state to be upgraded toPM Schools for Rising India(PM SHRI) and sent a proposal to the central government, said officials on Friday. Officials said that there will be upgradation in these schools as mentioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) and the new curriculum being developed under the policy will be followed there. These schools will be like model schools forNEPin the state.

The PM SHRI is a new scheme for the development of over 14,500 schools across the country, by strengthening selected existing schools being managed by central government or state governments or union territories government or local bodies. These schools will act as exemplar schools showcasing all components of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) and offer mentorship to other schools in the area.

The scheme was launched in September 2022 with the aim of delivering quality TEACHING for the cognitive development of students and to create and nurture holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with key skills required for the 21st century. All these schools will be developed as green schools following sustainable practices. At these schools, the focus will be on improving foundational Literacy and numeracy and Learning outcomes in children.

The industries ministerShakuntala Rawatsaid for the first time in the country, it has been decided to open industrial areas in each sub-division while experimenting with innovation inRajasthan.

RIICO has identified land in 129 sub-divisions out of 153 sub-divisions deprived of industrial areas and administrative and financial approval of more than Rs 2,100 crore has been issued for setting up industrial areas in 45 subdivisions.

As many as nine solar parks have been identified inRajasthanwith an aggregate capacity of 7,036 MW under the scheme for Development of Solar Parks andUltra Mega Solar Power Projects.

The solar parks approved in Rajasthan include Bhadla-II Solar Park (680 MW), Bhadla-III Solar Park (1000 MW), Phalodi-Pokhran Solar Park (750 MW), Fatehgarh Phase-1B Solar Park (421 MW),Nokh Solar Park(925 MW), Pugal Solar Park Ph-I (1000 MW), Pugal Solar Park Ph-II (450 MW) and RVUN Solar Park (1310 MW).

The renowned Jaisalmer Desert Festival, also referred to as Maru Mahotsav of the Golden City, started from 13 to 16 February 2022 at Pokaran village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

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The renowned Jaisalmer Desert Festival, also referred to as Maru Mahotsav of the Golden City, started from 13 to 16 February 2022 at Pokaran village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
A four-day-long annual event started with a colorful grand procession followed by Miss Pokaran and Mister Pokran competitions.

Regional folk dances like , Kachhi Ghodi, and Gair will be performed.
Rajasthan Minority Affairs Minister Shale Mohammad flagged off the event.
The festival is widely known amidst the gorgeous dunes of the Thar Desert within the Sam dunes (42 kilometers from Jaisalmer).

The Desert Festival Jaisalmer 2022 presents a complete picture of folk songs, tinges, and twines framed in the dunes, demonstrating Rajasthan’s traditional culture.

TheRajasthangovernment on Monday said it received MoUs for of Rs 74,312 crore in its Invest Rajasthan roadshow in Bengaluru, raising the total commitment to above Rs 5 lakh crore.

Investor enthusiasm at the recent investor connect programmes has testified of their confidence in states potential and polices of the State Government. It has also raised our expectations for grand success of Invest Rajasthan, saidShakuntala Rawat, state Industries and Commerce minister, who led a state government delegation to meet investors there.
Investments committed from Bengaluru include new technology-based industries such as Robotics, EV, technical textile, and RENEWABLE ENERGY along with conventional sectors of hospitality, healthcare and real estate.

Among these is also JSW Neo Energys proposal to develop a 1000 MW hydro pump-based energy storage plant in Sirohi district at an estimated investment of Rs 4,900 crore, a government release said. Addverb Technologies has plans to develop an industrial automation and robotics products manufacturing unit at Karoli EMC Zone in Alwar district, it said, adding that, investment proposals of Rs 160 crore also received fromMysuru.

Tourism department has laid out roadmap for aggressive promotion of its destinations and leisure activities, while attracting investments in the sector.
Recently, the department held a business-to-business summit for tour operators from across the country who held talks with the travel service providers in the state in the two-day event.

Now, the department wants to holdRajasthancalling roadshows in key markets of the country to lure domestic vacationers.

Inflow of domestic tourists in the summer months was very good with hotel occupancy rising to 60-65% levels.

In the coming months, the department is also planning to go out to key source markets in the country to increase the footfalls in the state.