P RIME Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Bhajanlal Sharma-led BJP Government in Rajasthan, saying that the double-engine governance model has become a symbol of good governance. Addressing the ‘Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh’ programme in Jaipur, organised to celebrate one year of the BJP Government in the state, PM Modi highlighted the increasing trust of the people in the BJP, referencing recent electoral victories in Maharashtra, Haryana, and the Lok Sabha elections.
“BJP’s double-engine government is the guarantee of good governance. The overwhelming support for the BJP in states and at the national level reflects the people’s faith in our policies. We have been given the opportunity to serve the nation in the Lok Sabha for a third consecutive term—a rare feat in the past 60 years. Recent victories in Maharashtra and Haryana further cement this trust,” said PM Modi.
He lauded Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma for bringing “new momentum and direction” to Rajasthan’s development and inaugurated infrastructure projects worth over Rs 46,300 crore, aimed at resolving water issues, boosting connectivity, and creating employment opportunities in the state.
“Today marks not just one year of governance but a celebration of Rajasthan’s progress. These projects will make Rajasthan one of the most connected states in the country and provide solutions to its water challenges. They will also enhance investment opportunities, benefiting the youth, farmers, and tourism industry,” said PM Modi.
The inaugurated projects include the Navnera Barrage, Smart Electricity Transmission Network and Asset Management System, Railway Electrification of the Bhildi-Samdari-LuniJodhpur-Merta Road-Degana-Ratangarh section, and Package 12 of the Delhi-Vadodara Green Field Alignment (NH-148N). These projects aim to enhance connectivity, energy efficiency, and sustainable infrastructure development in Rajasthan, aligning with PM Modi’s vision of green energy and modernization.
The foundation stones were also laid for the construction of Ramgarh Barrage and Mahalpur Barrage, and the water transfer systems from Navnera Barrage to Bisalpur Dam and Isarda Dam via aqueduct on the Chambal River, at a cost exceeding Rs 9,400 crore.
The Prime Minister emphasised the importance of solar energy in Rajasthan’s development. He announced plans for the installation of rooftop solar plants on Government buildings, the development of a 2000 MW solar park and two phases of 1000 MW solar parks in Poogal (Bikaner), alongside other initiatives in renewable energy. A significant highlight of the event was the signing of a memorandum of agreement between the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments for the modified Parvati-KalisindhChambal river interlinking project, a step aimed at boosting water harvesting and conservation. The project was part of the BJP’s broader vision, tracing back to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose river interlinking initiatives were stalled by Congress for years.
