Rajasthan Cabinet Reviews Formation of 17 New Districts
A Rajasthan cabinet subcommittee met to review the previous Congress government's decision to form 17 new districts. No decision was reached, with further discussions planned for 15 days later. Public sentiment will guide the final decision.
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A Rajasthan cabinet subcommittee convened on Monday to evaluate the Congress government's earlier decision to establish 17 new districts in the state.
Revenue Minister Hemant Meena stated that no conclusion was reached, and a subsequent meeting is scheduled for 15 days later.
Public sentiment will be a key factor in the final decision, according to PHED Minister Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary.
Choudhary noted that many districts were formed hastily, failing to meet administrative and regional criteria such as population and area.
The committee scrutinized various parameters upon which the new districts were created, but deferred making any decisions until the next gathering.
The formation of 17 new districts has increased Rajasthan's total number of districts from 33 to 50 under the Ashok Gehlot government.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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