Rajasthan Introduces Major Reforms in Investment and Employment Policies

Rajasthan unveiled the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme-2024 to boost industrial investment. Key decisions on employee welfare, solar energy, and recruitment processes were also made. The scheme will promote the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit, scheduled from December 9-11. The cabinet also introduced changes in educational qualifications for Class IV employees and drivers.

Rajasthan's government, under Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, has unveiled the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme-2024 (RIPS-2024) to attract industrial investment. During a cabinet meeting held on Sunday, several significant decisions were announced concerning employee welfare, journalist welfare, solar energy, and state development.

Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari emphasized the scheme's potential to attract significant investments for the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit, taking place from December 9-11. Kumari also mentioned easing accreditation requirements for freelance journalists.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel revealed new educational qualification requirements for Class IV and driver posts to ensure transparency in recruitment. Other major decisions include a pay scale increase for the Establishment Officer and various amendments to state employment rules to standardize the recruitment process across departments.

(With inputs from agencies.)