As a result, Rajasthan’s district count will go up from the existing 33 to 50. The expansion will alleviate the burden on district headquarters and reduce the need for people to undertake extensive journeys for official matters.
The changes include the division of the Jaipur district into “Jaipur” and “Jaipur Rural”, as well as the division of the Jodhpur district into “Jodhpur” and “Jodhpur Rural”.
New districts include Apoongarh, Balotra, Beawar, Deeg, Didwana-Kuchaman, Dudu, Gangapur City, Kekri, Kotputli-Behror, Khairthal-Tijara, Neem ka Thana, Phalodi, Slumber, Sanchore, and Shahpura.
During a legislative assembly session in March, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had earlier announced the creation of these new districts and divisions. He added that a high-level committee was formed to study the formation of new districts, and the state government had received a report on the same.
The establishment of these new districts is expected to enhance governance efficiency and provide much-needed convenience to the residents, who often face challenges while travelling long distances to reach district offices. Chief Secretary Usha Sharma highlighted that smaller districts improved service delivery, law enforcement, and overall governance.
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The process of re-evaluating the boundaries resulted in the committee submitting its revised recommendations to the state government on August 2. Subsequently, these recommendations received the Cabinet’s approval on Friday.
The tenure of the high-level committee has been extended by six months to encourage public participation and input during this transformation.