Rajasthan Budget 2024 Live Updates:
1. Energy Storage Policy: Finance Minister Diya Kumari announced a new policy for energy storage capacity in Rajasthan. In Bharatpur, 12 pump storage projects will be developed, with additional projects in other districts based on feasibility.
2. Electricity Production Plan: By 2031-32, Rajasthan aims to produce 20,500 MW of electricity from traditional sources. MoUs for joint ventures have been signed for projects totaling 3,325 MW.
3. Water Supply Schemes:Six major drinking water schemes will be implemented under the Jal Jeevan Mission, costing around ₹20,370 crore to provide water to 5,846 additional villages.
4. Rural Water Supply Goal: This year, ₹15,000 crore will be spent to provide piped water to 2.5 million rural households.