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Rajasthan Ranks First in 12 Central Schemes; CM Bhajanlal Sharma Thanks PM Modi

Rajasthan Ranks First in 12 Central Schemes; CM Bhajanlal Sharma Thanks PM Modi
Rajasthan has secured the top position in the implementation of 12 national schemes, finished second in 10 programmes and ranked third in eight others, according to Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Highlighting the state’s performance, Sharma thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, crediting his leadership and guidance for the progress made across sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, healthcare, sanitation and public welfare.

The Chief Minister said the results reflected the state government’s administrative efforts and coordination with the Centre under the double-engine government model. He added that the focus remained on improving the delivery of central welfare schemes and ensuring that their benefits reached eligible people across Rajasthan.

Rajasthan Leads in Solar Energy, Crop Insurance and Sanitation

According to Sharma, Rajasthan secured the first position under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, with 2.18 crore policies during the Kharif 2025 season and 1.71 crore during Rabi 2025-26.

The state also ranked first in renewable energy installations under Component A of the PM-KUSUM scheme and in the number of solarised feeders under Component C.

Rajasthan recorded participation from more than 85 lakh people at 62,915 locations during International Yoga Day 2025, which Sharma described as the highest participation in the country. The state also topped the national rankings for converting targeted units under the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign 2025, part of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), and for activities conducted under Poshan Pakhwada 2026.

Rajasthan Records High Participation in Fitness and Welfare Campaigns

The Chief Minister highlighted the state’s performance in the Fit India Freedom Run 2024, saying Rajasthan organised more than 6,000 of the 10,443 events held across the country.

During the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, the state also ranked first after providing 5.94 lakh Ujjwala connections through 11,209 camps. Rajasthan was recognised as the best-performing state in the Jan Bhagidari campaign as well.

Sharma also cited national recognition for the state’s work in organ donation and transplantation in 2025. Other achievements included the World Health Organization’s Special Tobacco Control Award 2026 and the first prize for performance in the auction of mineral blocks.

State Secures Second Position in 10 National Programmes

Rajasthan ranked second in several national programmes, including the February 2026 ranking under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana and activities during Poshan Maah 2025.

The state also secured second place in creating ABHA health IDs under the National Digital Health Mission and in skill training, loan approvals and disbursements under the PM Vishwakarma scheme.

Under the VB-G RAM G programme, work had begun in nearly 97 per cent of the state’s gram panchayats, helping Rajasthan secure the second position. The state also ranked second in the Mukhyamantri Nishulk Nirogi Rajasthan medicine scheme in May 2026.

Other areas of recognition included road construction under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, covering rooftop solar applications, installations, inspections and vendor registrations.

Rajasthan also received second prizes in the National Gopal Ratna Awards in the categories of Best Dairy Cooperative Society and Best Artificial Insemination Technician. The state’s Agriculture Department was awarded the National e-Governance Silver Award for digitising its processes.

Performance Across Employment, Healthcare and Rural Development

The state secured third place in eight national schemes and programmes. Under PM-KUSUM, Rajasthan ranked third in Component B based on the number of solar pumps installed, as well as in the Component C-FLS category.

The state also ranked third under the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), based on indicators including active workers, person-days generated and active job cards.

In the healthcare sector, Rajasthan’s performance under the TB-Free Gram Panchayat campaign 2024 earned it third place. The recognition covered efforts to declare gram panchayats TB-free, the 100-day campaign and communication and community participation activities.

The state also secured third position for its contribution to the National Programme for Palliative Care, implementation of the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari 1.0 campaign and the One District One Product programme.

Government Focuses on Reaching Every Eligible Beneficiary

Sharma said the state government would continue working to ensure that the benefits of central welfare schemes reached people at the grassroots level. He added that improving governance and delivering results across development sectors remained key priorities.

The Chief Minister said Rajasthan aimed to strengthen its position among the country’s leading states by making public services and welfare benefits more accessible to every eligible citizen.

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