Rajasthan launches Mukhyamantri Viksit Gram-Ward Abhiyan on Rajasthan Diwas, 19 March 2026
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched the Mukhyamantri Viksit Gram-Ward Abhiyan on Rajasthan Diwas, observed on 19 March 2026 (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada), to prepare development roadmaps for every Gram Panchayat and urban ward; the campaign runs till 15 May.
Summary
Rajasthan's Mukhyamantri Viksit Gram-Ward Abhiyan was launched by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday, 19 March 2026, the day the State observed Rajasthan Diwas; the State Government has resolved to celebrate Rajasthan Diwas every year on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the Hindu New Year. The campaign will prepare a development roadmap based on local aspirations for every Gram Panchayat and urban ward, and the CM also launched its website and video. The Abhiyan runs from 19 March to 15 May 2026, with the first Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas on 20 March, and is linked to the Viksit Rajasthan 2047 vision.
Key facts
- Launched by
- CM Bhajanlal Sharma, 19 March 2026
- Occasion
- Rajasthan Diwas – observed on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
- Aim
- Development roadmap for every Gram Panchayat and urban ward
- Duration
- 19 March – 15 May 2026
- First sabhas
- Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas on 20 March
- Vision
- Viksit Rajasthan 2047
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In 2026, Rajasthan observed Rajasthan Diwas on 19 March because the State Government celebrates it on:
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Correct answer: B — Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
The Rajasthan Government has resolved to celebrate Rajasthan Diwas every year on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the Hindu New Year, which fell on 19 March in 2026.
Consider the following about Rajasthan's Mukhyamantri Viksit Gram-Ward Abhiyan: 1. It runs from 19 March to 15 May 2026. 2. The first Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas under it were held on 20 March 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the campaign runs from 19 March to 15 May, and the first Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas were held on 20 March.