Rajasthan

The World Bank has approved a USD 225 million (approximately Rs. 1,875 crore) loan to support a major highway modernization initiative in Rajasthan. The project is designed to enhance road efficiency, safety, and climate resilience while benefiting more than 3 million people. By strengthening connectivity across key economic corridors, the initiative is expected to stimulate job creation and improve access to markets in sectors such as agriculture, industry, mining, and tourism.

Rajasthan is positioning itself at the forefront of agricultural transformation with a renewed push toward technology-driven farming and income enhancement for farmers. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced that the state will host the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM 2026) in Jaipur from May 23 to 25, bringing together farmers, scientists, investors, and policymakers. 

A fresh inter-state dispute has emerged as Bhagwant Mann announced that Punjab will seek Rs. 1.44 lakh crore in unpaid water royalty from Rajasthan. The claim traces back to a pre-independence agreement governing water supply arrangements, under which payments were allegedly discontinued after 1960. With Rajasthan continuing to receive substantial water flows, the issue has resurfaced with financial and political implications.