**Jaipur Cabinet Approves Key Bills and Amendments to Boost Sports, Education, Employee Welfare, and Renewable Energy**
In a cabinet meeting held on Friday at the Chief Minister’s Office, several significant decisions were taken that focus on enhancing sports infrastructure, medical education, employee welfare, and sustainable development in Rajasthan.
**Approval of Maharana Pratap Sports University Jaipur Bill, 2025**
Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Premchand Bairwa announced the cabinet’s approval of the draft Maharana Pratap Sports University Jaipur Bill, 2025. The bill will be presented in the upcoming session of the Legislative Assembly.
Originally announced in the 2024-25 state budget, this new university aims to promote sports and physical education across Rajasthan. It will offer scientific training using modern equipment and will focus on developing elite coaches and sports experts. The university will also emphasize sports science, technology, and performance analytics to improve athlete performance and conduct advanced research.
Equipped with world-class sports infrastructure, the university is set to become a Centre of Excellence aligned with the National Education Policy, fostering Rajasthan’s sports talent to compete at international levels.
**Revision of NRI Quota Fee Structure in RajMES Medical Colleges**
The cabinet has rationalized the fees for NRI quota seats in medical colleges governed by the Rajasthan Medical Education Society (RajMES). Under the new policy, NRI fees will be set at 2.5 times the management quota fees, amounting to approximately Rs 23.93 lakh per year starting from the 2025-26 academic session.
This revision aligns the fee structure with the average cost found in private medical colleges, making RajMES institutions more competitive. The move aims to fill vacant NRI seats, attract more talented NRI students, and is expected to generate an estimated Rs 45 crore in additional annual revenue for RajMES.
Currently, RajMES medical colleges allocate seats as follows: 50% under the government quota, 35% under the management quota, and 15% under the NRI quota. The previous high dollar-based fees, reaching up to Rs 31 lakh annually, contributed to many vacant NRI seats which were often converted to management quota seats at lower fees, causing revenue losses.
**Enhancements to Family Pension Provisions for Deceased Government Employees**
Significant amendments to the Rajasthan Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1996, were approved to improve family pension benefits:
– Parents of deceased government employees will now receive an enhanced family pension of up to 50%, replacing the earlier 30% provision. This aligns with Rule 62(III), supplanting the earlier Rule 62(IV).
– Disabled sons and daughters of deceased personnel will continue to receive family pension even after marriage, following an amendment to Rule 67.
These changes aim to provide more inclusive and compassionate support to the families of government personnel.
**Amendments to Service Rules to Enhance Career Growth**
The cabinet approved several amendments to streamline promotions and enhance career development opportunities for government employees:
– The Rajasthan Tourism Service Rules, 1976, were amended to facilitate promotions to the newly created post of Senior Additional Director, establishing it as the fourth promotional level within the cadre.
– The Rajasthan Archaeology and Museums Service Rules, 1960, were amended to include the newly created post of Joint Director (Pay Level-18).
**Land Allotment for Renewable Energy Projects**
State Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel informed that the cabinet also approved land allotment at a conditional rate for 5,200 MW solar power projects. These projects are expected to promote renewable energy production and generate local employment throughout the state.
**Conclusion**
These cabinet decisions highlight the Rajasthan government’s commitment to advancing sports infrastructure, improving welfare provisions for government employees’ families, enhancing public service careers, and promoting sustainable development through renewable energy initiatives.
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