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Rajasthan’s Development Strategy and Roadmap: Towards Viksit Rajasthan 2047

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Executive Summary

Rajasthan is embarking on an ambitious development journey, aiming to transform itself into a leading developed state within India by 2047, aligning with the national “Viksit Bharat @ 2047” vision. This strategic direction is underpinned by a commitment to holistic socio-economic progress, guided by principles of inclusive growth and effective governance. A significant institutional shift involves the establishment of the Rajasthan Institute for Transformation and Innovation (RITI), replacing the previous advisory council model and mirroring the national NITI Aayog, to spearhead long-term strategy formulation for both the medium-term Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 and the long-term Viksit Rajasthan 2047 goals.

The state’s vision is anchored in foundational “Sankalps” or resolutions, focusing on achieving a $350 billion economy (targeted for 2029/2030), advancing infrastructure, enhancing quality of life, boosting agriculture and industry, promoting tourism, and ensuring sustainable growth. Development efforts are organized thematically, with the Economic Review 2024-25 outlining ten key priority areas: Economic Growth & Public Finance, Advancing Infrastructure, Quality of Life, Prosperous Farming, Mining & Industrial Development, Tourism, Art & Culture, Sustainable & Green Growth, Strengthening Human Resources, Social Security, and Good Governance.

Economically, Rajasthan projects strong GSDP growth, reaching an estimated Rs 19.89 lakh crore ($231 billion) in 2025-26. The Budget 2025-26 reflects this growth ambition with a significant 40% increase in capital outlay, targeting Rs 53,686 crore for asset creation. However, this push occurs amidst fiscal challenges, including a targeted fiscal deficit of 4.3% of GSDP and a high committed expenditure burden consuming 54% of revenue receipts. A notable feature is the introduction of a ‘Green Budget’ component, allocating 11.34% (₹27,854 crore) towards environmental sustainability, signaling its integration into the core development strategy.

Key strategic pillars include empowering youth through job creation (targeting 1.25 lakh government and 1.5 lakh private jobs), skill development, and fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem via initiatives like the Atal Entrepreneurship Programme and dedicated funds. Strengthening agriculture and water security involves major projects like the RAM Jal Setu Link Project and promoting millets. Industrial growth is pursued through investment promotion (Rising Rajasthan Summit MoUs), new sectoral policies (Textile, Data Centre, Logistics), and infrastructure development (specialized parks, DMIC links). Infrastructure advancement spans energy (targeting 125 GW renewable energy by 2029-30, free electricity schemes), transport (Greenfield Expressways, Metro expansion), urban renewal, and digital connectivity. Social development focuses on health (Right to Health Act, RGHS, planned mega hospitals), education (NEP implementation, planned RITs), and social safety nets (increased pensions, Lakhpati Didi scheme). Sustainable growth is driven by the Green Budget, renewable energy policies, conservation efforts, and SDG implementation, where Rajasthan has achieved ‘Front Runner’ status. Tourism is leveraged through new policies and investment promotion.

Governance is being strengthened through RITI, a high-level steering committee for the 2047 vision, enhanced monitoring mechanisms (SDG Index, investment tracking), and recent policy approvals. However, challenges remain, including managing fiscal constraints, bolstering implementation capacity across departments, resolving land availability issues for investors, and improving the quality and availability of disaggregated monitoring data. Addressing these hurdles through strengthened fiscal management, capacity building, streamlined processes, improved data systems, continued stakeholder engagement, and robust monitoring and evaluation will be critical for realizing the ambitious vision of Viksit Rajasthan 2047.

I. Introduction: Rajasthan’s Development Aspirations

The state of Rajasthan has articulated a clear and ambitious vision for its future: to emerge as a leading developed state within the Indian union. This aspiration aligns directly with the national objective of “Viksit Bharat @ 2047,” aiming for comprehensive national development by the centenary of India’s independence.1 The state government emphasizes that this vision extends beyond purely economic metrics, encompassing the holistic socio-economic progress of all regions and citizens within Rajasthan.2 Guiding this transformation are the principles of inclusive growth, encapsulated in the mantra “Sabka saath, Sabka Vikas, Sab ka Vishvas, Sabka Prayas and Sabka Kalyan” (Together with all, Development for all, Trust of all, Efforts of all, and Welfare of all), and a focus on effective execution through “Asardaar Faisle, Prabhavee Kaam” (Effective Decisions, Impactful Work).3

Central to operationalizing this vision is a discernible shift towards a more structured and institutionalized long-term strategic planning framework. A landmark development in this regard is the establishment of the Rajasthan Institute for Transformation and Innovation (RITI).4 Constituted via government order on March 3, 2024, RITI replaced the erstwhile Chief Minister’s Rajasthan Economic Transformation Advisory Council (CMRETAC).5 This transition is significant; it marks a move away from a primarily advisory body towards a dedicated institution tasked with formulating the state’s development strategies. RITI’s mandate, as outlined in the state government’s ‘Aapno Agrani Rajasthan-Sankalp Patra-2023’, explicitly includes preparing the roadmap to make Rajasthan a developed state.5 This involves crafting strategies for both the medium-term vision, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved by 2030, and the long-term vision encapsulated in “Viksit Rajasthan @ 2047”.4

The establishment of RITI is consciously modeled on the lines of the national NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog.5 Furthermore, RITI is one of 28 State Institutes of Transformation (SITs) notified across India under NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission (SSM), a program designed to strengthen NITI Aayog’s engagement with states and Union Territories.6 This integration within a national framework suggests potential access to central expertise, resources, and best practices. To bolster RITI’s capabilities, the University of Rajasthan has been designated as the Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI). The LKI is tasked with providing crucial institutional support, leveraging academic expertise, organizing state and divisional level workshops, and undertaking research studies focused on sectors prioritized under the State Support Mission, thereby acting as a key knowledge partner to RITI.4

The creation of RITI signifies a deliberate effort by the state government to embed long-range strategic planning and transformation more deeply within its governance structure. Moving beyond potentially ad-hoc advice from a council, RITI is positioned to play a more central and formalized role. This institutionalization suggests an intent not only for strategy development but potentially also for guiding implementation, fostering inter-departmental coordination, and monitoring progress towards the ambitious goals of Viksit Rajasthan, thereby enhancing the state’s overall capacity for strategic execution and long-term development planning.

II. The Vision: Viksit Rajasthan 2047

The overarching goal guiding Rajasthan’s development trajectory is the “Viksit Rajasthan 2047” vision. This long-term perspective is explicitly aligned with the national ambition of “Viksit Bharat @ 2047,” which seeks to transform India into a fully developed nation by the time it celebrates 100 years of independence in 2047.1 This alignment provides a unifying framework and connects state-level aspirations with the broader national narrative. The concept of Viksit Bharat, and by extension Viksit Rajasthan, encompasses multiple dimensions of development, including robust economic prosperity, significant social advancement, environmental sustainability, and effective, citizen-centric governance.12

The foundation of the Viksit Rajasthan vision is built upon core principles and commitments articulated in key government pronouncements and policy documents. The state budget for 2025-26, for instance, is explicitly framed around fulfilling “10 Sankalps of holistic development”.2 Similarly, media reports reference “ten resolutions” presented in the 2024-25 budget as forming the bedrock of the Viksit Rajasthan framework.1 While the specific details of all ten resolutions are not fully enumerated in the available materials, the thematic areas highlighted include achieving a $350 billion economy, advancing infrastructure development, improving quality of life and civic amenities, ensuring agricultural growth and farmer welfare, promoting industrial development and investment, and leveraging tourism, art, and culture.2 Underlying these goals is a consistent emphasis on inclusive development and people’s participation, ensuring that government initiatives are designed to resonate with the aspirations of the citizenry.2

Recognizing the long-term horizon of the 2047 vision, the state has adopted a phased implementation strategy, utilizing medium-term milestones to structure progress. The Chief Minister explicitly called for a focused roadmap for 2030 to lay the essential groundwork required to achieve the ambitious 2047 goals.1 This aligns with the mandate given to the newly established RITI, which includes formulating strategies for the medium-term vision linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030.4 It is pertinent to note that the previous state administration (under CM Ashok Gehlot) had launched a “Rajasthan Mission 2030,” which aimed to position Rajasthan as India’s leading state by 2030 through extensive public consultation and the creation of a ‘Vision-2030 Document’ prepared under the aegis of the then-existing CMRETAC.15 The current government (under CM Bhajan Lal Sharma 1) has now formally adopted the Viksit Rajasthan 2047 framework. A key economic target, achieving a $350 billion Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), which was associated with the 2030 timeline, continues to be a prominent goal, reiterated in the Budget 2025-26 speech (targeting 2030) 20 and the Economic Review 2024-25 (targeting 2029).22 This persistence suggests an adaptive approach, potentially integrating or carrying forward specific objectives from previous plans into the new, longer-term Viksit Rajasthan framework, demonstrating pragmatic continuity rather than a complete break from prior goal-setting. Understanding which elements of the earlier ‘Mission 2030’ are incorporated into the current ‘2030 roadmap’ component of the Viksit Rajasthan strategy is important for assessing shifts in priorities.

To manage the breadth of the development agenda, the Viksit Rajasthan 2047 roadmap reportedly organizes 45 major government departments into 14 strategic sectors.1 However, the specific list of these 14 sectors is not provided in the available documents. Concurrently, the official Economic Review 2024-25 adopts a different structure, presenting its analysis across 10 thematic chapters, which offer a clear insight into the government’s current operational priorities 2:

  1. Economic Growth & Public Finance
  2. Advancing Infrastructure
  3. Quality of Life
  4. Prosperous Farming
  5. Mining & Industrial Development
  6. Tourism, Art and Culture
  7. Sustainable & Green Growth
  8. Strengthening Human Resources
  9. Social Security
  10. Good Governance

Adding another layer, the Rajasthan Institute for Transformation and Innovation (RITI), supported by its Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI), has identified 9 priority sectors requiring institutional support 4: Economy and Financial Management, Agriculture and Allied Sector, Industries and Infrastructure, Drinking Water & Irrigation, Social Sector, Science Technology and Emerging Sectors, Urban Development, Employment and Skill Development, and Power Sector including Green Transition.

The existence of these multiple sectoral frameworks (14 strategic sectors, 10 thematic chapters, 9 RITI priority areas) indicates potential overlaps or different classification systems being used for different purposes – perhaps reflecting various stages of planning, reporting structures, or institutional support mechanisms. While likely covering similar substantive areas, the lack of a single, consistently communicated framework could lead to confusion. For effective planning, resource allocation, and coordinated implementation across departments, adopting and consistently using a clear, unified sectoral framework is essential. Currently, the 10 thematic areas presented in the Economic Review 2024-25 appear to represent the most current, officially published structure for reporting on the state’s development progress and priorities.

III. Economic Context and Fiscal Framework (Based on Budget 2025-26 & Economic Review 2024-25)

Understanding Rajasthan’s development strategy necessitates an analysis of its current economic standing and the fiscal framework outlined in the latest budget and economic review.

Rajasthan’s Economic Profile:

The state’s economy exhibits significant dynamism. The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices for the fiscal year 2025-26 is projected to reach Rs 19,89,000 crore (approximately $231 billion), representing a substantial growth of 16.7% over the revised estimates for 2024-25.23 For 2024-25, the GSDP at current prices was estimated at Rs 17.04 lakh crore, reflecting a growth rate of 12.02% over the previous year.22 Growth at constant (2011-12) prices, which adjusts for inflation, was estimated at 8.03% for 2023-24.3

Sectoral contributions to the state’s economy in 2024-25 (at current prices) were estimated as follows: Agriculture and allied sectors contributed approximately 26.92%, the Industry sector contributed 27.16%, and the Services sector remained the largest contributor at 45.92%.22 This highlights a relatively balanced structure but with a dominant services sector.

Per capita income, a key indicator of average prosperity, was estimated to reach Rs 1,85,053 (approx. $2,180) at current prices in 2024-25, marking an 11.04% increase over the previous year.22 The estimate for 2025-26 projects a further rise to ₹241,000 (US$2,800).25 Inflation, measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI, Base 1999-2000=100), stood at 4.45% as of December 2024. On the employment front, the unemployment rate according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) showed a decline from 4.9% in 2022-23 to 4.7% for the period July 2023 – June 2024, suggesting some improvement in job opportunities.22 However, it’s worth noting that other sources have reported significantly higher figures for earlier periods 25, possibly reflecting different methodologies or volatility.

Table 1: Rajasthan Key Economic Indicators (2024-25 Estimates)

IndicatorValue / RateSource(s)
GSDP (Current Prices)Rs 17.04 lakh crore22
GSDP Growth (Constant Prices)8.03% (2023-24)3
Sectoral Contribution (% GSDP)
– Agriculture & Allied26.92%22
– Industry27.16%22
– Services45.92%22
Per Capita Income (Current)Rs 1,85,05322
Inflation (WPI, Dec 2024)4.45%Implied/Context
Unemployment Rate (PLFS)4.7% (Jul 2023 – Jun 2024)22

Budget 2025-26: Fiscal Highlights and Expenditure Priorities:

The state budget for 2025-26 outlines the government’s financial plan to support its development agenda.

  • Expenditure: Total expenditure (excluding debt repayment) is estimated at Rs 3,79,617 crore, a significant increase of 14% from the revised estimates (RE) of 2024-25.23
  • Receipts: Total receipts (excluding borrowings) are projected at Rs 2,94,973 crore, up 12% from the 2024-25 RE.23 A detailed breakdown of funding sources (State’s Own Tax/Non-Tax Revenue, Share in Central Taxes, Grants-in-aid) was not available in the provided materials.23
  • Deficits: The revenue deficit is estimated at 1.6% of GSDP (Rs 31,009 crore), showing an improvement from the 1.9% RE for 2024-25. However, the fiscal deficit is targeted at 4.3% of GSDP (Rs 84,644 crore), slightly higher than the 4.1% RE for 2024-25.23 This level of fiscal deficit is notably above the conventional limits prescribed by the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, typically around 3%.
  • Borrowings and Debt: Net borrowings are estimated at Rs 76,036 crore 23, while a substantial Rs 1,57,452 crore is allocated for debt repayment.23 Government debt stood at 30.20% of GSDP in the 2023-24 estimate.25
  • Capital Outlay: A key highlight is the proposed capital outlay of Rs 53,686 crore, representing a remarkable 40% increase over the 2024-25 RE.24 This signals a strong government focus on creating durable assets like infrastructure, which is crucial for long-term growth.
  • Committed Expenditure: A significant challenge is the high level of committed expenditure (primarily salaries, pensions, and interest payments), estimated at Rs 1,57,715 crore. This consumes a large portion – 54% – of the state’s estimated revenue receipts, with interest payments alone accounting for 14%.24 This high ratio limits the fiscal space available for discretionary development spending.

The substantial increase in capital outlay demonstrates a clear push for growth. However, financing this push contributes to a fiscal deficit target (4.3% of GSDP) that exceeds typical prudential norms. Coupled with the large share of revenue consumed by committed expenditures, this points towards a potential tension between achieving ambitious development goals and maintaining long-term fiscal health. The state appears to be prioritizing growth-inducing investments in the near term, possibly accepting a higher deficit to catalyze progress towards targets like the $350 billion economy. Managing this deficit and the committed expenditure burden while ensuring adequate funding for development programs will be a critical fiscal management challenge going forward. Strategies for enhancing the state’s own revenue generation and improving expenditure efficiency will be vital.

Table 2: Rajasthan Budget 2025-26 Fiscal Overview

IndicatorValue / RateSource(s)
Total Expenditure (excl. debt repay)Rs 3,79,617 crore (+14% vs RE)23
Total Receipts (excl. borrowing)Rs 2,94,973 crore (+12% vs RE)23
Revenue Deficit (% GSDP / Amount)1.6% / Rs 31,009 crore23
Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP / Amount)4.3% / Rs 84,644 crore23
Capital Outlay (Amount / % change vs RE)Rs 53,686 crore / +40%24
Committed Expenditure (% Revenue Receipts)54%24

The Green Budget:

A significant innovation in the 2025-26 budget is the introduction of Rajasthan’s first ‘Green Budget’ component.26 This initiative earmarks a substantial portion of the budget – 11.34%, amounting to ₹27,854 crore – specifically for initiatives promoting environmental sustainability and green growth.26 Key focus areas include:

  • Renewable Energy: Promoting solar energy by planning to power all government offices and Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) pumping stations with solar, and training 25,000 women as ‘Solar Didis’ to adopt solar solutions.26
  • Water Conservation: Allocating ₹2,700 crore for constructing water harvesting structures in 4,700 villages.26
  • Environmental Protection: Setting a target to plant 100 million trees and allocating ₹250 crore for the ‘Green Aravalli Development Project’ to conserve biodiversity.26
  • Waste Management: Establishing utensil banks in every panchayat to reduce plastic use and building ‘Waste to Wealth Parks’ at district headquarters for recycling.26

The dedication of over 11% of the state budget to this green component signifies a strategic elevation of environmental concerns. It indicates that sustainability is being integrated as a core pillar of the state’s development strategy, aiming to align economic growth with ecological balance and contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.26 This pronounced focus could enhance Rajasthan’s profile for attracting green finance and investment, support its leadership in renewable energy, and ensure that the pursuit of the Viksit Rajasthan vision is environmentally sustainable. Close monitoring of the effective deployment and impact of these green funds will be essential.

IV. Strategic Pillars: Priority Sectors and Key Initiatives

The Rajasthan government’s development strategy is operationalized through targeted interventions across several key priority sectors, reflecting the thematic areas outlined in the Economic Review 2024-25 and the goals of the Viksit Rajasthan vision. The Budget 2025-26 and recent policy announcements provide details on specific initiatives and allocations.

A. Empowering Youth: Employment, Skills, and Entrepreneurship

Addressing the aspirations of Rajasthan’s large youth population is a central plank of the development strategy, focusing on enhancing skills, fostering entrepreneurship, and creating substantial employment opportunities, leveraging the state’s demographic dividend.27

  • Goals & Targets: The government aims to create 1.25 lakh government jobs in the upcoming year 20 and facilitate an additional 1.5 lakh jobs in the private sector through dedicated job fairs and initiatives.20 Specific sectors like Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) are targeted, with a new policy aiming to generate over 50,000 jobs within five years.28 Educational initiatives like the Business Innovation Programme aim to reach over 1 lakh students.28
  • Key Policies & Schemes:
  • The Rajasthan Employment Policy 2025 focuses on providing employment-oriented training, internships, and apprenticeships.20
  • A Vivekanand Employment Assistance Fund with a corpus of Rs 500 crore has been established to support youth through counselling, building employer-employee linkages, establishing examination centres, and organizing employment fairs.23
  • Recognizing the rise of the gig economy, a Gig and Unorganised Workers Development Fund of Rs 350 crore aims to provide social security benefits to this segment.23 By December 2024, 1.43 crore unorganised workers were already registered on the state labour portal.22
  • The startup ecosystem (i-Start) receives significant support through multiple initiatives: the Atal Entrepreneurship Programme offering mentorship from top CEOs; a ₹100 crore Fund of Funds for equity-based financial support; a ₹25 crore Corpus Fund enabling startups to receive direct work orders from government departments; and the Learn, Earn And Progress (LEAP) Programme with a ₹25 crore budget for upskilling founders and connecting them with talent.28
  • The AVGC-XR Policy 2024 aims to capitalize on this emerging sector’s potential.28
  • Atal Innovation Studios and Accelerators are being established in Jaipur, Bharatpur, Bikaner, and Udaipur with a substantial investment of ₹1,000 crore 28, with Bikaner specifically designated as an Innovation Hub.21
  • The Business Innovation Programme (₹20 crore allocation) aims to instill an entrepreneurial mindset in students within schools and colleges.28
  • A dedicated Skill Development Institute is planned for Kota.21
  • The recently approved Rajasthan Youth Policy focuses on increasing the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in education and enhancing employment and entrepreneurship avenues.29

B. Strengthening Agriculture, Water Security, and Rural Livelihoods

Given that agriculture and allied sectors contribute significantly to Rajasthan’s GSDP (around 27%) and employ a large portion of the workforce 22, this pillar focuses on enhancing farm productivity and income, ensuring critical water security in an arid state, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and improving overall rural well-being.

  • Goals & Targets: Key targets include providing 50,000 new agricultural electricity connections 20, bringing 4 lakh hectares under irrigation through the RAM Jal Setu project 2, creating 3,400 lakh man-days of employment under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) 20, and connecting 1,600 rural settlements with paved roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).20
  • Key Policies & Schemes:
  • The RAM Jal Setu Link Project is a flagship initiative aimed at ensuring water security for over 3 crore people across 17 districts, providing critical support to both agriculture (irrigating 4 lakh hectares) and industry.2 The 2025-26 budget includes works worth Rs 9,300 crore under this project.23
  • Water supply in urban and rural areas is being augmented through the Mukhyamantri Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) (Rs 5830 crore allocation for tube wells and hand pumps) 20 and dedicated funding (Rs 425 crore) for rural drinking water targeting 20 lakh connections.30
  • Nutritional diversification is being promoted through the pilot introduction of millets in Mid-day meal programs and Maa-Badi centres, with plans for district-level millet product outlets.23
  • An Agriculture Accelerator Mission will support agritech innovations, operating out of the Atal Innovation hubs.28
  • Farmer Welfare measures include increasing the state’s contribution to the PM Kisan Yojana to provide farmers with ₹9,000 per year 20, substantial electricity tariff subsidies (Rs 22,755 crore allocated in 2024-25) 22, improving veterinary services, promoting dairy cooperatives with subsidies, enhancing livestock insurance 32, strengthening farmer cooperatives, and developing government-backed e-commerce platforms for direct sales.32
  • MNREGA continues to be a major source of rural employment, with a target of 3,400 lakh man-days.20 Performance until December 2024 showed significant expenditure (Rs 7,676.98 crore) and employment generation (2,309.72 lakh man-days benefiting 53.28 lakh families).22
  • Rural Infrastructure is being enhanced through initiatives like the Atal Pragati Path (cemented roads in villages with population >5000, Rs 500 crore budget) 20, the Panchgaurav Yojana (Rs 550 crore) 30, and the Swamitva Scheme aiming to provide property leases (pattas) to 2 lakh families in rural areas.30

C. Driving Industrial Growth and Investment

Accelerating industrial development, attracting substantial domestic and foreign investment, improving the ease of doing business, and boosting exports are critical components of the strategy to achieve the target of a $350 billion economy by 2029/30.21 The industrial sector currently contributes around 27% to the state’s GSDP.22

  • Goals & Targets: The primary economic target is the $350 billion GSDP milestone.21 A key operational goal is the successful realization of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed during investment summits. Enhancing exports, which totaled Rs 83,704 crore in 2023-24 22, is another focus.
  • Key Policies & Schemes:
  • The Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 served as a major platform, reportedly facilitating MoUs worth Rs 35 lakh crore, primarily in renewable energy, infrastructure, technology, and agriculture.2 Impressively, within three months of the summit, MoUs worth INR 2.25 lakh crore were reported to have moved to the ground-breaking and implementation stage, indicating rapid follow-up action.19 A dedicated Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) has been formed to ensure effective implementation of these MoUs.30
  • Investment Promotion is driven by the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 22 and the activities of the Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP).3 Efforts to improve ease of doing business include increasing the number of online permissions available through the Single Window – One Stop Shop system to 149 30 and implementing a Competitive Index for government departments to foster efficiency.30
  • A suite of Sectoral Policies aims to attract investment and promote growth in specific areas: Rajasthan MSME Policy-2024 22, Rajasthan M-Sand Policy-2024 (promoting sustainable construction material) 22, the new Textile & Apparel Policy (targeting ₹40,000 crore investment) 29, Data Centre Policy (targeting ₹20,000 crore investment and 300 private centres) 29, Logistics Policy (focusing on infrastructure and reserving land in RIICO areas) 29, Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy for the service sector 30, Rajasthan Trade Promotion Policy 30, and Rajasthan Export Policy-2024.22
  • Industrial Infrastructure development includes establishing 18 new industrial areas (with a Rs 150 crore infrastructure budget) 30, creating specialized parks like a Toy Park (Kota), Stone Parks (Nimbahera-Chittorgarh, Bundi), Ceramic Park (Soniana-Chittorgarh), Pharma Park under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), expanding the Textile Park in Bhilwara, and developing a Block Printing Zone in Sanganer-Jaipur.30 Innovative models like the Flatted Factory system and Plug and Play Model industrial areas are being implemented.30 Connectivity is being enhanced with two logistics parks linked to the DMIC and the development of a PM Gati Shakti update system for integrated planning.30 The Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) has also been granted powers for land conversion and allotment to potentially streamline processes.29

D. Building Future-Ready Infrastructure (Energy, Transport, Urban, Digital)

Creating robust, modern, and sustainable infrastructure is recognized as fundamental for supporting broad-based economic growth, attracting investment, and improving the quality of life for citizens.

  • Goals & Targets: Ambitious targets include generating 6,400 MW of surplus electricity 20, achieving 125 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2029-30 22, providing 5 lakh new domestic electricity connections 20, constructing nine Greenfield Expressways spanning 2,750 km at a cost of ₹60,000 crore 20, building 9,600 km of new roads while upgrading 13,000 km of existing ones 26, extending the Jaipur Metro with a ₹12,000 crore investment 26, and installing gas pipelines in over 1 lakh homes.20
  • Key Policies & Schemes:
  • Energy: Rajasthan, already a leader in renewable energy 33, aims to consolidate this position through the Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2024 22 and schemes like the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme / Mukhyamantri Free Electricity Scheme. These provide up to 150 units of free electricity for households with solar panels and plan community solar installations for low-income families without space.20 Plans are also in place to solarize government offices and PHED pumping stations.26 The power generation and transmission network is being strengthened with the construction of new Grid Sub-Stations (GSS) at various voltage levels 30 and a target of 10 GW power generation through the private sector.30 An Energy Transition Roadmap 2030 has been developed in collaboration with the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) to guide this shift.33
  • Transport: Road infrastructure receives significant funding (>Rs 5000 crore budget allocation) 30, focusing on major projects like the Greenfield Expressways 20 and improving connectivity in rural areas through non-pavable road works in each assembly constituency (Rs 10 crore each) 30, the Atal Pragati Path 20, and PMGSY connections.20 Urban transport is being addressed through the Jaipur Metro Extension project (connecting Sitapura Industrial Area to Ambawadi and Vidyadhar Nagar, with DPRs underway for Jagatpura and Vaishali Nagar extensions) 26 and the procurement of 500 new Roadways buses (on a Gross Cost Contract model) and 500 buses for urban areas via a State Urban Transport Corporation.30 The existing Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) corridor in Jaipur is planned to be removed.30 Road safety is also a focus, with plans to create ‘Zero Accident Zones’ on major highways connecting Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, and Kota.30
  • Urban Development: The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Urban Development Scheme (Rs 12,050 crore over 7 years) provides a framework for urban improvement.30 Specific initiatives include developing parking facilities, renovating infrastructure, building residential flats, and upgrading bus stands (Rs 780 crore provision) 30, installing 50,000 street lights across cities 30, constructing 500 Pink Toilets for women (Rs 175 crore) 30, establishing Mechanised Transfer Stations for waste management in 30 municipal councils 30, and improving the traffic system in Jaipur (Rs 250 crore).30
  • Digital Infrastructure: The state leverages digital platforms for service delivery and administration, including the SSO ID Login for accessing various e-services 17, the Rajasthan Jan Aadhaar Yojana as a foundational identity system 3, the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) 37, and the State Public Procurement Portal (SPPP).38 The development of a PM Gati Shakti update system aims to enhance infrastructure planning.30 Citizen feedback also suggests demand for a centralised digital governance platform.32

E. Enhancing Social Development: Health, Education, and Social Safety Nets

Improving the well-being of citizens through better health outcomes, accessible and quality education, and robust social security mechanisms forms a crucial pillar of the state’s inclusive development strategy.

  • Goals & Targets: Specific targets include providing nutri-kits to 2.35 lakh pregnant women 23, increasing various social security pensions to ₹1,250 per month 20, benefiting 3 lakh women under the Lakhpati Didi scheme with subsidized loans 20, and providing free education from Kindergarten to Post-Graduation (KG to PG) for children from marginalised and economically disadvantaged sections.18
  • Key Policies & Schemes:
  • Health: Initiatives focus on both preventive and curative care. The CM Amrut Aahar Yojana provides milk to Anganwadi children (approx. Rs 200 crore budget) 23, while nutri-kits are distributed to pregnant women (Rs 25 crore budget).23 The Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS) provides health coverage 38, complementing the legal framework established by the Rajasthan Right to Health Care Act, 2022.33 Infrastructure is being strengthened by upgrading 20 Trauma Centres through PPP mode (Rs 50 crore) 30, providing 25 Advanced Life Support Ambulances 30, and planning the establishment of an AIIMS-like mega hospital in every administrative division.18 The strategy emphasizes universal health access and strengthening healthcare infrastructure under the umbrella of the National Health Mission (NHM).2
  • Education: The government aims to provide free education from KG to PG for marginalised sections 18 and offers financial assistance (Rs 1,000 each) for school essentials to students in grades 1-8 and girl students in grades 9-12.18 Higher and technical education infrastructure is planned for expansion with the establishment of a Rajasthan Institute of Technology (RIT) or Regional Institutes of Technology (RIC) in every division, modeled on the IITs.18 Implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP) is underway.18 The state focuses on holistic development through Samagra Education 2 and supports various educational streams including Higher Education, Technical Education, Sanskrit Education, and Language & Library Education.2 A recent legislative amendment aims to change the title of Vice-Chancellor to ‘Kulguru’ in state universities.29
  • Social Security: Pensions for the elderly, widows, single women, disabled individuals, and small/marginal farmers have been increased to ₹1,250 per month.20 The Lakhpati Didi scheme empowers women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by providing loans up to ₹1 lakh at a reduced interest rate of 1.5%, targeting 3 lakh beneficiaries.20 Employment guarantee schemes like the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme 33 and the CM Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme (which generated 86.48 lakh man-days till Dec 2024) 22 provide urban safety nets. The Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme facilitates travel for elderly citizens (targeting 6,000 by flight and 50,000 by AC train).20 A dedicated Department of Social Justice and Empowerment oversees many of these initiatives.17

F. Promoting Sustainable and Green Growth

Integrating environmental sustainability with economic development is a clearly articulated priority, reflected in the dedicated ‘Green Budget’ and various policies aimed at promoting renewable energy, conserving natural resources, managing waste, and achieving climate goals.

  • Goals & Targets: The state aims to achieve its Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets by 2030 26 and has already improved its SDG India Index score significantly, moving from 60 (2020-21) to 67 (2023-24) and achieving ‘Front Runner’ status.22 Ambitious targets include reaching 125 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2029-30 22 and planting 100 million trees.26
  • Key Policies & Schemes:
  • The Green Budget Component (₹27,854 crore allocation) forms the financial backbone for many green initiatives.26
  • Renewable Energy promotion is central, supported by the Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2024 22 and consumer-facing schemes like PM Surya Ghar / Mukhyamantri Free Electricity.20 Plans to solarize government infrastructure 26 and the ‘Solar Didi’ training program 26 further boost solar adoption. Rajasthan is already the country’s leading RE producer and expected to exceed 90 GW capacity by 2030 33, with total installed RE capacity reaching 26,325 MW by December 2024.22
  • Conservation efforts include the Green Aravalli Development Project (₹250 crore) 26, construction of water harvesting structures (₹2,700 crore) 26, and policies focusing on groundwater conservation.32
  • Waste Management initiatives include establishing utensil banks in panchayats to curb plastic use 26 and building Waste to Wealth Parks at district headquarters for recycling.26 This is complemented by the Rajasthan E-Waste Management Policy, 2023.22
  • Other relevant policies include the Rajasthan Electric Vehicle Policy (RIGP), 2022 22 and the Climate Change Policy, 2023.22
  • SDG Implementation is systematically pursued with the Planning Department as the nodal agency.41 An institutional structure involving state and district committees, working groups, and nodal officers is in place.41 State budget provisions have been mapped to specific SDGs since FY 2020-21 42, and an SDG dashboard is under preparation.41 A District SDG Index is also published, with Jhunjhunu ranking top in the 5th edition.22

G. Leveraging Tourism, Art, and Culture

Rajasthan’s rich historical, cultural, and natural heritage presents significant opportunities for tourism-led growth and employment generation. The strategy aims to promote these assets effectively.

  • Goals & Targets: The primary goal is to enhance Rajasthan’s global positioning as a premier tourist destination and increase the sector’s contribution to the state economy.19
  • Key Policies & Schemes:
  • The Rajasthan Tourism Policy, 2020 33 provides the existing framework. A new draft policy (dated 17-11-2024) aims for a more comprehensive approach through district-level tourism master plans aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. This includes assessing the carrying capacity of popular destinations using technology to manage tourist flows sustainably.43
  • The Rajasthan Tourism Unit Policy (RTUP) 2024 has been implemented specifically to encourage private sector investment and project development in tourism.22
  • Investment Promotion: MoUs were signed with the Tourism Department during the Rising Rajasthan summit.19 In 2024-25 (up to December), 259 tourism projects were approved, involving a total investment of Rs 3,599 crore and expected to generate around 12,000 jobs.22
  • Promotion & Infrastructure: Suggestions include promoting local artisans through government-supported exhibitions and e-commerce platforms 32, potentially hosting an annual International Film Festival 32, and investing in the better maintenance of heritage sites.32 The state has dedicated departments for Art & Culture.2

Table 3: Key Government Schemes/Initiatives by Sector (2025-26 Budget Focus)

SectorScheme/InitiativeObjective / Target / Allocation (if specified)Source(s)
Youth & EmploymentRajasthan Employment Policy 2025Training, internships, apprenticeships23
Vivekanand Employment Assistance FundCounselling, linkages, job fairs; Rs 500 Cr allocated23
Gig/Unorganised Workers Development FundSocial security; Rs 350 Cr allocated23
i-Start Fund of FundsEquity support for startups; ₹100 Cr allocated28
i-Start Corpus FundDirect govt work orders for startups; ₹25 Cr allocated28
Atal Innovation Studios/AcceleratorsFoster innovation; ₹1,000 Cr investment28
Agri, Water, RuralRAM Jal Setu Link ProjectWater security (17 districts), irrigation (4 lakh ha); Works worth Rs 9,300 Cr2
Mukhyamantri Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban)Urban water supply; Rs 5830 Cr allocated21
PM Kisan Yojana (State Enhancement)Increase farmer support to ₹9,000/year20
MNREGARural employment guarantee; Target 3400 lakh man-days20
Industry & InvestmentRising Rajasthan Summit Follow-upRealize MoUs (₹2.25 lakh Cr implementation started)19
Sectoral Policies (Textile, Data Centre, etc.)Attract investment (e.g., ₹40k Cr Textile, ₹20k Cr Data Centre)29
Specialized Industrial ParksDevelop sector-specific infra (Toy, Stone, Ceramic, Pharma, Textile)30
InfrastructurePM Surya Ghar / Mukhyamantri Free ElectricityFree 150 units for solar homes, community solar21
Greenfield ExpresswaysEnhance connectivity; 9 projects, 2,750 km, ₹60k Cr cost20
Jaipur Metro ExtensionImprove urban transport; ₹12,000 Cr investment26
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Urban Dev. SchemeUrban improvement; Rs 12050 Cr over 7 years30
Social DevelopmentCM Amrut Aahar YojanaNutrition for Anganwadi children; ~Rs 200 Cr budget23
Nutri-kits for Pregnant WomenMaternal nutrition; Target 2.35 lakh women, Rs 25 Cr budget23
Increased Social Security PensionsSupport vulnerable groups; Increased to ₹1,250/month20
Lakhpati Didi SchemeSHG women empowerment; Loans up to ₹1 lakh @ 1.5%, target 3 lakh women20
Free Education (KG to PG)Support marginalised students18
Sustainable/Green GrowthGreen Budget ComponentFund green initiatives; ₹27,854 Cr allocated (11.34% of budget)26
Green Aravalli Development ProjectBiodiversity conservation; ₹250 Cr allocated26
Water Harvesting StructuresWater conservation; ₹2,700 Cr allocated for 4,700 villages26
Tourism, Art, CultureDistrict Tourism Master PlansComprehensive destination development aligned with Viksit Bharat 204743
Rajasthan Tourism Unit Policy (RTUP) 2024Encourage private investment in tourism projects22

The strategic pillars outlined above demonstrate a high degree of interconnectedness. Progress in infrastructure, particularly energy and transport (Pillar D), is fundamental to enabling industrial growth (Pillar C), agricultural modernization (Pillar B), and tourism development (Pillar G). Water security initiatives (Pillar B) are crucial not only for agriculture but also for sustaining industries and urban populations. Youth empowerment through skills and entrepreneurship (Pillar A) provides the necessary human capital to drive growth across all sectors. Furthermore, the push for sustainable and green growth (Pillar F) necessitates integration across infrastructure projects, industrial processes, and agricultural practices. Ensuring social development and safety nets (Pillar E) is vital for making growth inclusive and equitable. Achieving the overarching Viksit Rajasthan vision, therefore, requires a holistic approach that manages these interdependencies effectively, demanding robust coordination across government departments and agencies. The role of RITI in facilitating this cross-sectoral coordination will be paramount.

Simultaneously, the budget and policy landscape reflects a dual focus. There are significant investments aimed squarely at driving economic growth – evidenced by the surge in capital outlay, the promotion of industries and startups, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Alongside these growth-oriented measures, substantial resources and attention are dedicated to social welfare programs, such as the provision of free electricity units, increased pensions, health schemes like RGHS, and nutritional support programs like the CM Amrut Aahar Yojana and nutri-kits.20 Policies like the Gig Workers Fund also attempt to provide a safety net within the evolving economy.23 This balanced approach seeks to accelerate economic progress while ensuring social equity and mitigating potential hardship, aligning with the stated principle of inclusive growth. The key challenge lies in maintaining this equilibrium financially, given the existing fiscal pressures, and ensuring the effective delivery and impact of both growth-inducing and welfare-oriented programs across the state.

V. Governance, Implementation, and Monitoring

Achieving the ambitious goals outlined in the Viksit Rajasthan 2047 vision requires not only sound strategy but also robust governance structures, effective implementation mechanisms, and rigorous monitoring systems.

Institutional Framework:

The state has put in place several institutional arrangements to guide and oversee the development process:

  • Rajasthan Institute for Transformation and Innovation (RITI): As discussed earlier, RITI holds the central role in formulating the long-term (Viksit Rajasthan 2047) and medium-term (SDG 2030) strategies.4 It is supported by the University of Rajasthan as the Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI), providing research, expertise, and facilitation for workshops.4
  • High-Level Steering Committee: A state-level steering committee, headed by the Chief Secretary, has been specifically constituted to monitor the progress of the Viksit Rajasthan 2047 vision, ensuring top-level oversight.1
  • Line Departments: Individual government departments (e.g., Finance, Planning, Industries, Agriculture, Health, Education, Tourism) remain responsible for the day-to-day implementation of specific schemes, policies, and projects falling within their respective domains.3 Effective inter-departmental coordination is crucial for synergistic outcomes.
  • Monitoring Committees: Existing structures include State and District level implementation and monitoring committees specifically for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).41 Additionally, groups comprising state legislators and ministers have reportedly been formed to accelerate departmental work and ensure prompt redressal of public grievances, adding another layer of oversight.26

Monitoring Progress:

Several mechanisms are employed, or planned, to track progress towards development goals:

  • SDG Performance: Rajasthan’s progress on SDGs is tracked via the NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index, where the state’s score improved from 60 (2020-21) to 67 (2023-24), elevating its status from ‘Performer’ to ‘Front Runner’.22 The Planning Department and the Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DES) are responsible for tracking SDG indicators.41 Budget provisions have been mapped to specific SDGs since FY 2020-21 41, and the inclusion of a dedicated chapter on SDGs in the state’s Economic Review was planned, along with the development of an online SDG Dashboard.41 A District SDG Index is also published.22
  • Investment Realization: The implementation of MoUs signed during the Rising Rajasthan Investment Summit is being actively monitored through a 3-tier review mechanism involving the Chief Minister and the Chief Secretary.19 A dedicated PMU has also been established for this purpose.30
  • Economic Indicators: Macroeconomic trends and sectoral performance are regularly tracked and reported through the annual Economic Review published by the Directorate of Economics & Statistics.2
  • Scheme Monitoring: While specific details are limited in the provided materials, individual schemes likely operate with their own Management Information Systems (MIS) for monitoring. The state utilizes platforms like the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) 37 and the Jan Aadhaar platform.3 An Evaluation Department also exists within the state government structure.3

Recent Policy Developments (Post-Budget 2025-26 / Recent):

Recent months (approximately February-April 2025) have seen continued policy activity and focus on implementation:

  • Key Policy Approvals (Feb 2025): The state cabinet approved four significant policies aimed at boosting specific sectors and youth opportunities: the Textile & Apparel Policy, Data Centre Policy, Logistics Policy, and the Rajasthan Youth Policy.29
  • Legislative Amendments Approved (Feb 2025): Cabinet approval was also granted for amendments to change the title of Vice-Chancellor to ‘Kulguru’ in state universities and to grant RIICO powers for land conversion and allotment.29
  • Implementation Focus: Emphasis has been placed on rolling out key announcements from the Budget 2025-26, such as the expansion of free electricity and solar power initiatives 21, driving job creation targets 20, and advancing water projects.20
  • Participatory Governance: An initiative was undertaken prior to the budget presentation to solicit citizen feedback and suggestions, indicating a move towards more participatory budget-making.32
  • National Linkages: National initiatives continue to influence state programs, such as the Ministry of Women and Child Development’s Poshan Pakhwada and Suposhit Panchayat scheme, relevant to Rajasthan’s nutrition goals.50

The establishment of RITI, the high-level steering committee for the 2047 vision, specialized monitoring mechanisms for investments, and the involvement of legislators in oversight collectively indicate a deliberate effort to strengthen the state’s governance architecture. This moves beyond mere policy formulation towards ensuring more effective implementation and rigorous monitoring, recognizing that achieving ambitious, long-term goals requires robust structures for coordination, oversight, and performance tracking. The success of these new or reinforced structures, particularly RITI’s capacity to coordinate effectively across departments and the steering committee’s ability to maintain momentum and accountability, will be crucial determinants of progress towards Viksit Rajasthan. Ensuring these bodies are adequately resourced and empowered is essential for them to fulfill their mandates.

However, while mechanisms for monitoring exist or are being developed (like the SDG dashboard), the available information reveals limited concrete data on the actual progress achieved against specific targets outlined in the broader development strategy or previous plans.1 The Economic Review provides valuable macroeconomic and sectoral data, and the SDG index shows overall improvement 22, but granular tracking of outcomes for specific schemes or progress against the milestones of the 2030 roadmap component of the Viksit Rajasthan vision is less evident in the public domain based on the provided sources. This suggests that while monitoring systems are in place or planned, comprehensive and publicly accessible progress reports specifically detailing the state’s journey towards its long-term strategic goals might be lagging or were not captured. Accessing such detailed assessments, if they exist internally, or establishing robust public reporting mechanisms will be vital for ensuring transparency, accountability, and the ability to make evidence-based adjustments to the strategy as needed.

VI. Analysis: Challenges and Strategic Recommendations

While Rajasthan’s development strategy is ambitious and supported by significant policy initiatives, realizing the Viksit Rajasthan 2047 vision requires navigating several potential hurdles. An objective analysis highlights key challenges and suggests strategic recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of the state’s development efforts.

Assessment of Potential Hurdles:

  • Fiscal Space Constraints: The state’s fiscal position presents a significant challenge. The targeted fiscal deficit of 4.3% of GSDP for 2025-26 is high, exceeding typical FRBM norms.23 Compounding this is the large burden of committed expenditure (salaries, pensions, interest), which consumes 54% of estimated revenue receipts.24 This severely limits the financial resources available for new development initiatives and capital investments, potentially jeopardizing the funding required for the ambitious plans outlined. Mobilizing adequate resources consistently over the long term will be critical.
  • Implementation Capacity: Translating grand visions and numerous schemes into tangible results on the ground demands substantial administrative capacity and effective coordination across multiple government departments. The scale of ambition – achieving a $350 billion economy, implementing Viksit Rajasthan 2047, rolling out numerous flagship programs simultaneously – places immense pressure on the state machinery. Potential bottlenecks could arise from a lack of specialized expertise within line departments, particularly for complex, long-term planning and execution, as was previously noted in the context of SDG milestone projections.41 Ensuring adequate skilled human resources and efficient processes is paramount.
  • Land Availability and Acquisition: Despite government efforts to create land banks and streamline procedures, land availability remains a frequently cited and significant hurdle for industrial and infrastructure projects.19 Rajasthan’s geography includes vast tracts of desert land, but allocating suitable land parcels efficiently and resolving associated issues continues to be a concern for investors, potentially slowing down the pace of investment realization.
  • Data Quality and Availability: Effective monitoring, evaluation, and evidence-based policymaking are hampered by potential issues with data. Concerns have been raised regarding the validity of data generated through routine administrative monitoring systems and the lack of readily available, periodic, and disaggregated data, especially at the district and block levels.41 The unavailability of comprehensive metadata for indicators also poses a challenge.41 These data gaps hinder accurate assessment of progress and informed decision-making.
  • External Factors and Vulnerabilities: Rajasthan’s development trajectory is also susceptible to external factors beyond the state government’s direct control. National or global economic downturns, fluctuations in central government funding or policies, and the impacts of climate change (to which Rajasthan, being an arid state, is particularly vulnerable) could significantly affect growth prospects and resource availability.

Strategic Recommendations for Enhancing Strategy Effectiveness:

Based on the analysis of the strategy and potential challenges, the following recommendations are proposed:

  1. Strengthen Fiscal Management: Alongside pursuing growth, develop and implement a clear medium-term roadmap for fiscal consolidation. Focus on enhancing the State’s Own Revenue (SOR), both tax and non-tax, through improved compliance, base broadening, and exploring new revenue streams. Critically review revenue expenditure patterns to identify potential areas for rationalization and efficiency improvements, thereby freeing up resources for development priorities.
  2. Enhance Implementation Capacity: Invest strategically in capacity building programs for government officials across departments, focusing on crucial skills like project management, financial management, digital governance, data analytics, and monitoring & evaluation (M&E), directly addressing concerns noted previously.41 Ensure the newly formed RITI is adequately staffed, resourced, and empowered with the necessary authority to effectively coordinate planning and implementation across diverse departments and strategic sectors.
  3. Streamline Land Allotment Processes: Expedite the operationalization of the proposed state land bank. Implement transparent, predictable, and time-bound procedures for land identification, allotment, and conversion for industrial and infrastructure projects, leveraging the recently granted powers to RIICO.19 Proactive engagement with District Collectors is essential.19
  4. Improve Data Systems and Monitoring: Make significant investments in strengthening the state’s statistical systems and Management Information Systems (MIS) across all key departments. Prioritize the generation of reliable, timely, and geographically disaggregated data (down to district and block levels) for critical development indicators. Ensure robust data quality checks and the availability of comprehensive metadata, addressing the specific issues raised.41 Expedite the development and launch of the planned online SDG Dashboard to enhance monitoring capabilities.41
  5. Deepen Stakeholder Engagement: Build upon initiatives like the pre-budget consultations 49 to institutionalize mechanisms for regular and meaningful engagement with diverse stakeholders – including citizens, civil society organizations, academic institutions (like the LKI 4), and the private sector – throughout the policy cycle, from planning and implementation to monitoring and feedback.
  6. Prioritize and Sequence Initiatives: Given the fiscal constraints and capacity limitations, undertake a rigorous prioritization exercise. Focus resources on initiatives with the highest potential impact on achieving the core goals of Viksit Rajasthan 2047 and the interim 2030 roadmap. Carefully sequence the implementation of major projects and programs based on resource availability, readiness, and identified interdependencies between sectors.
  7. Establish Robust Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E): Develop and implement a comprehensive M&E framework explicitly linked to the goals and targets of the Viksit Rajasthan 2047 vision and its constituent 2030 roadmap. Commission regular, independent evaluations of major government programs and policies to assess their effectiveness, efficiency, and impact. Ensure that findings from M&E activities and progress reports are published transparently and used actively to inform policy adjustments and improve performance.

VII. Conclusion: Charting the Path to Viksit Rajasthan

Rajasthan has charted a clear and ambitious course towards becoming a developed state by 2047. The “Viksit Rajasthan 2047” vision provides a long-term strategic anchor, aligned with national aspirations and operationalized through institutional reforms like the creation of RITI. The state’s strategy is multi-faceted, prioritizing accelerated economic growth driven by industrial development and investment, significant upgrades to physical and digital infrastructure, enhancing human capital through education and health initiatives, ensuring social security and inclusive development, and integrating environmental sustainability as a core principle, notably through its pioneering ‘Green Budget’.

The commitment to this vision is evident in recent policy actions, substantial budget allocations towards capital expenditure and key sectors like renewable energy, and the establishment of new governance structures for implementation and monitoring. Positive momentum is visible in areas such as SDG performance improvement and the initial progress in realizing investment commitments. The phased approach, using the 2030 roadmap as a crucial stepping stone towards the 2047 goals, provides a practical framework for managing this complex transformation.

However, the path ahead is not without significant challenges. Managing the state’s finances prudently while funding ambitious development plans requires careful balancing. Building the necessary administrative and technical capacity across government departments to effectively implement the wide array of schemes and projects is critical. Overcoming persistent hurdles like land availability for investors and improving the quality and accessibility of data for monitoring remain key operational imperatives.

Ultimately, the success of Rajasthan’s journey towards its 2047 vision will hinge on sustained political commitment, effective and adaptive governance, the ability to mobilize resources efficiently, and the rigorous monitoring of progress against clearly defined milestones. Addressing the identified challenges proactively through strengthened fiscal management, enhanced implementation capacity, streamlined processes, robust data systems, and continued stakeholder engagement will be crucial. If these elements are managed effectively, Rajasthan has the potential to make significant strides towards realizing its aspiration of becoming a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable developed state – a Viksit Rajasthan.

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