Successful Central Innovation ‘Sectoral Group of Secretaries’ Implemented in Rajasthan

Following the successful governance model of the Central Government, Chief Secretary Shri V. Srinivas has implemented the ‘Sectoral Group of Secretaries’ (SGoS) concept in Rajasthan. This model has proven to be an exceptionally successful tool and concept for good governance in central administration. On the directions of the Chief Secretary, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Coordination issued orders on Monday for the formation of seven Sectoral Groups of Secretaries in the state.

Objective and Vision – These groups have been constituted to formulate strategies, mid-term and long-term action plans and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to achieve the vision of ‘Viksit Rajasthan@2047’. The groups will also focus on:

• Resolving inter-departmental issues.
• Reviewing the implementation of Budget announcements and the Rajasthan Sankalp Patra-2023.
• Monitoring flagship schemes.
• Rationalizing and merging schemes with similar objectives to improve efficiency.

The Seven Sectoral Groups The departments have been categorized into seven functional groups to ensure synergy:

1. Group 1 (Rural & Agriculture): Secretaries of all departments related to Rural Development, Agriculture, and allied sectors.
2. Group 2 (Infrastructure & Commerce): Focused on Infrastructure, Industry, and Trade.
3. Group 3 (Resources): Handling natural and state resources.
4. Group 4 (Social & Welfare): Focused on social justice, health, and education.
5. Group 5 (Finance & Economy): Managing state economy and financial planning.
6. Group 6 (Governance & Technology): Focused on E-governance and administrative reforms.
7. Group 7 (Security): Departments related to state security and law and order.

Operational Framework Each group will consist of a Convener and a Co-convener, who will hold regular meetings with member secretaries. These groups are tasked with preparing a summary of the action plan along with specific KPIs. The progress and strategies developed by these groups will be presented before the Council of Ministers periodically.

The Planning Department has been designated as the administrative department for the ‘Sectoral Group of Secretaries’ to ensure seamless coordination.

Breathing becomes more difficult in Delhi, visibility disappears, yellow alert issued

Most of the northern areas of the country are currently in the grip of fog and if anyone is suffering the most due to the increasing pollution along with fog, then it is the capital Delhi. The situation is very bad in Delhi and its surrounding areas. The situation is that due to dense fog and pollution, yellow alert has been issued.

According to the India Meteorological Department, there will be dense fog for the next three days and visibility has been recorded less than 100 meters in many areas. This is having a direct impact on road, rail and air traffic as well as on common life.

Dense fog and reason for yellow alert
There was dense fog in Delhi-NCR in the morning of 19th December, especially in areas like Palam and Safdarjung, visibility was very low. India Meteorological Department has advised to be extremely cautious from 5 am to 8 am. For this reason, yellow alert has been issued so that people can avoid accidents.

During the last 24 hours, there was a blanket of pollution along with fog in Delhi and surrounding areas. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for December 19 as well as December 21 and 22. According to the department, the intensity of fog may remain high in the morning and late night.

Coldest day of this season
The coldest day of this season was recorded in Delhi on 18 December. The maximum temperature was 20.1 degrees Celsius, which is 2.1 degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 9 degrees Celsius. Compared to December 17, the maximum temperature has dropped by more than four degrees.

Talking about pollution, on December 19, according to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI of the capital was recorded at 346. AQI reached above 400 in 14 areas of Delhi, due to which the air remains in very poor category. AQI 470 was recorded in Patparganj. Let us tell you that the slow wind and dense fog blowing in Delhi is making the pollution more serious.

Weather ahead and experts’ predictions
According to the Meteorological Department, a layer of dense fog has spread from Punjab to Bihar via Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh. The pollution level in Delhi and surrounding areas will remain high for now. There is no possibility of relief from pollution for the next two to three days.

Chief Secretary reviewed the progress of Vikas Rath Yatra

Jaipur, 17 December. Chief Secretary Shri V. Srinivasan reviewed the progress of the ongoing Vikas Rath Yatra activities, night chaupals and various programs organized to solve public problems in all the assembly constituencies of the state. The Chief Secretary, through VC, instructed all the district collectors that the achievements and welfare schemes of the state government in the last two years should be effectively conveyed to as many people as possible in every district. He gave strict instructions to all the district collectors to ensure better monitoring of these activities.

On Wednesday, the Chief Secretary was holding a review meeting with senior officials of the departments in connection with the ongoing Vikas Rath Yatra in every assembly constituency to publicize the achievements of the state government in the last two years at the Government Secretariat.

Chief Secretary Shri V. Srinivasan also gave instructions to share the development works done and under construction in every district on as many social media platforms as possible. He stressed on ensuring continuous monitoring of these works through the district offices of the Information Technology Department and regular updating of the related data.

The Chief Secretary directed that the programs being organized in all the districts, activities of Vikas Rath Yatra and other programs should be posted on social media along with photos and videos. This will help in effectively conveying the achievements of the state government to the common people.

During the meeting, the Chief Secretary also reviewed various programs to be organized in the state from 18 to 25 December. He organized Environment Protection Campaign on 18th December, Women’s Conference in Dholpur district on 19th December, Curtain Raiser Army Day Parade on 20th December, Run for Developed Rajasthan on 21st December, Women Empowerment Conference and Public Meeting on 22nd December, Farmers’ Conference in Merta Nagaur on 23rd December, Tourism Conclave on 24th December and State Level Good Governance Day Program on 25th December for better preparation, maximum public participation and effective Instructions for monitoring were also given.

Shri Praveen Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department, Shri Bhavani Singh Detha, Principal Secretary to the Government, Women and Child Development Department, Shri Naveen Jain, Secretary to the Government General Administration, Dr. Neeraj Kumar Pawan, Secretary to the Government, Youth Affairs and Sports Department, Shri Sandesh Nayak, Commissioner Information and Public Relations Department and Special Secretary to the Chief Minister and senior officials of other departments were present in the meeting.

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated the state level exhibition

Jaipur, 15 December. Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the state level exhibition organized at Jawahar Kala Kendra on Monday on completion of two years of the state government. He observed public welfare schemes, development projects, various public utility equipment and products, innovations and achievements at the stalls of various departments in the exhibition.

Shri Sharma also got a selfie clicked at the digital selfie point installed at the stall of the Information and Public Relations Department. Additionally, they also participated in the quiz conducted through AI interactive panel at the stall. At the same time, at the stall of the Home Department, Director General of Police Shri Rajeev Kumar Sharma gave information to the Chief Minister regarding the innovations of the department. Shri Sharma expressed satisfaction over the effective disposal of complaints through Rajcop App.

The Chief Minister took information about grid digitalization through the presentation of Jaipur Discom at the stall of the Energy Department. During this, he said that PM Kusum Yojana and PM Surya Ghar Yojana are ambitious schemes of the double engine government. More and more people should be benefited through these. He took information about the working of the robotic machine for cleaning the sewerage manholes of the city at the stall of the Autonomous Government Department.

Shri Sharma launched new housing schemes for different income groups in Hanumangarh and Bhiwadi on behalf of Rajasthan Housing Board at the stalls of Urban Development and Housing Board. During this, the Chief Minister, on behalf of Jaipur Development Authority, symbolically distributed pattas on the spot to 3 farmers (total 20 beneficiary account holders) of Jagatpura Central Spine Scheme Block-G. Additionally, he also released the digital guide of JDA.

The Chief Minister reviewed important materials including achievements of the state government in two years, publications related to schemes, models of development works, photo-video panels in the development exhibition giving the message of “New upliftment – ​​New identity, Growing Rajasthan – Our Rajasthan”. He appreciated the state level exhibition equipped with useful information and instructed the officials to make the general public aware of the schemes, so that we can move forward rapidly towards achieving the goal of Developed Rajasthan-2047.

During this, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, Dr. Premchand Bairwa, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shri Jogaram Patel, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Shri Avinash Gehlot, Minister of State for Urban Development (Independent Charge) Shri Jhabar Singh Kharra, Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Shri Otram Devasi, Chief Secretary Shri V. Srinivas, Director General of Police Shri Rajeev Kumar Sharma, Government Secretary and Commissioner of Information and Public Relations Department Shri Sandesh Nayak were present. At the same time, senior officials of the department and the general public were also present at the departmental stalls.

It is noteworthy that in this exhibition organized by the Information and Public Relations Department, the exhibitions are being organized by Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department, Cooperation, Water Resources and PHED, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Disaster Management, Labour, Energy, Mines and Geology, Public Works, Autonomous Governance, Urban Development, Transport and Road Safety, Information and Technology, Education, Industry and Commerce, Medical and Health, Home, Food and Civil Supplies, Planning, Social Justice and Empowerment, Women and Child Development, Forest, Tourism and other departments. Development works, schemes and achievements have been shown through photo and video panels. Through this exhibition, the general public will be able to get information about the welfare decisions, programmes, policies and schemes of the government. This state level exhibition will be held till December 18, which the general public will be able to visit from 11 am to 8 pm.

Statement by Mananiya Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale Ji on 150th Year of National Song Vande Mataram

At the auspicious moment of 150th year of commemoration of a divine (an immortal) song VandeMataram – a prayer to Motherland that awakened all round national consciousness; Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh offers its respectful tributes with gratitude to Shraddheya Bankim Chatterjee in the humble remembrance of his composing this national song. The song, written in 1875, was rendered in a melodious tune by Rashtrakavi Ravindranath Tagore in the Congress session of 1896 which mesmerized the audience. Since then, it not only became the patriotic pledge but also a voice of nation’s soul, proclamation and consciousness.
 
Subsequently, Vande Mataram acquired the status of a Mantra recited by all the leaders in the freedom struggle including those in the movement against partition of Bengal. The wider acceptance of this great mantra (invocation) can be seen by the fact that several scholars and stalwarts like Maharshi Arvind, Lala Lajpat Rai, Lala Hardayal, Mahakavi Subramanya Bharati, Madam Bhikaji Kama incorporate Vande Mataram in the title of their periodicals. For many years, Mahatma Gandhi also used to conclude his letters by the citation of Vande Mataram.
 
Vande Mataram is the song of the nation’s soul that inspires everyone. Even after 150 years, Vande Mataram, with its divine endowment, can inspire the society to dedicate itself for the nation. In these times, when the tendency to fragment the society on the parochial bases of cast, language, geography is on the rise, Vande Mataram is a thread that can bind us together. It is easily accepted in all the regions, languages and communities of Bharat. Today also, it remains a solid foundation of national awakening, cultural identity and national integrity of our society. At this propitious hour of nation building and rejuvenation of our national consciousness, there is a need that the spirit of this supreme mantra resonates in every heart.
 
In this sacred 150th year of commemoration of Vande Mataram, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh appeals to the entire society including swayamsevaks to participate in the efforts of nation building on the basis of its ‘Swa’ (selfhood) by kindling the flame of Vande Mataram in every heart and to enthusiastically (whole heartedly) take part in all the programs organized at this occasion.

Ramchandra Das Ji Maharaj, Meruth Lok Sabha MP Arun Govil met Dr. Abhishek Verma

Sunday was a day full of spiritual energy and cultural emotions in New Delhi, when Padmavibhushan Tulsi Peethadhishwar Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Swami Shri Rambhadracharya Ji Maharaj and His Holiness Acharya Ramchandra Das Ji Maharaj, successor of Shri Tulsipeeth Trust, Chitrakoot, reached the residence of His Holiness Acharya Ramchandra Das Ji Maharaj Dr. Abhishek Verma in New Delhi.

With his arrival, an atmosphere of divine experience of Sanatan culture, spirituality and Hindutva was created in the campus. This moment was extremely proud and unforgettable for the Verma family.

After Swami ji’s, Dr. Abhishek Verma had a cordial and cordial meeting with Lok Sabha MP from Meerut and Shri Arun Govil, who gained respect across the country by playing the role of Lord Shri Ram in the famous 1990 serial ‘Ramayana’.

On this occasion, Dr. Verma presented a copy of Ramcharitmanas to Arun Govil as a mark of respect and respect. There was a meaningful discussion between the two on issues related to social welfare, public welfare, cultural values ​​and public life.

Dr. Verma became emotional during the conversation and mentioned that his maternal grandmother, the late Kamala Choudhary, who was an MP from Meerut in the 1950s and 60s—has been an inspiration in his life.

Like 24 Carat Real Gold

An article based on the personality of Dr. Abhishek Verma has been written by Prashant Karulkar in the newspaper News-Danka NEWSDANKA Maharashtra titled “Like 24 Carat Real Gold”, which was published today in the issue dated 06 December 2025.

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma gave the message of ‘Fit Rajasthan Fit India’

Jaipur, 06 December. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma took a morning walk in Jawahar Circle Park in Jaipur on Saturday morning. Taking forward the resolution of ‘Fit Rajasthan-Fit India’, he gave the message to everyone to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle. 

During this time, the people present in the park also took a morning walk with the Chief Minister, matching their steps. Shri Sharma met the common people with cordiality and talked about issues related to health, daily routine and lifestyle. 

The Chief Minister visited the temple located in Jawahar Circle Park and wished for the happiness, prosperity and public welfare of the state. After this, he also discussed with the common people while drinking juice.

During this, the Chief Minister paid tribute to Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar by paying floral tributes on his portrait in a program organized by the Happiness and Fitness Group on the Maha parinirvan Day. He said that the path of equality and justice shown by Baba Saheb will always keep the country and society moving towards progress and harmony.

Rajasthan ready to welcome eminent personalities from industry, business, health, education and various fields

Jaipur, 3 December. Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, 33 eminent personalities from industry, trade, education, health, banking, administration and various other fields will attend the ‘Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas’ function organized by the state government on December 10 as state guests.

This special list of state guests includes Mr. Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, Mr. Hari Mohan Bangur, Chairman of Shree Cement, Mrs. Deepali Goenka, CEO and Managing Director of Welspun Living, Mr. Madhav Singhania, Joint Managing Director of JK Cement, Mrs. Priya Agarwal, Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc, Mrs. Anjali Singh, Chairperson of Anand Group, Mrs. Anjali Singh, Chairman of Titagarh Rail Systems. There are many big names like Mr. Umesh Chaudhary, Vice Chairman, Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Girish Agarwal, Promoter and Director of DB Corp Limited, and Mr. Motilal Oswal, Managing Director and CEO of Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Under ‘Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas’, the Rajasthan Government has invited these 33 distinguished people who have made outstanding contributions and notable achievements in different fields to attend the function as state guests.

Apart from this, well-known personalities from the medical and health field will also participate in this event. These include Dr. Jaiveer Singh Rathore, President of Doctors of Rajasthan International (DoRI) Foundation and Assistant Professor (Neurology), University of Central Florida School of Medicine, Dr. Vipin Goyal, Clinical Director and Head of Department (Surgical Oncology), Star Hospitals, Hyderabad, Mr. Sanjay Jhawar, Chief Financial Officer, Tata One MG, and Mr. Vipul Jain, CEO, CK Birla Healthcare, who will express their views in the session on the health sector.

Apart from these, experts from banking and tourism sector and senior government officials will also be present as state guests in ‘Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas’. These include Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, Founder, MD and CEO of AU Small Finance Bank, Mr. Kamal Bali, President and Managing Director of Volvo Group India, Mr. Rikant Pitti, Co-Founder and CEO of EaseMyTrip, and Mr. Mahavir Singhvi, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.

In view of the announcement made by Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma last year, this first event of ‘Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas’ is going to be organized on 10th December. The presence of these distinguished state guests on the stage of this event is an important opportunity, under which this platform will become a medium to maintain continuous dialogue between Rajasthan and the diaspora of the state and establish active cooperation of the diaspora in the development and prosperity of Rajasthan. Besides, many expatriate Rajasthanis will also be honored for their achievements.

UP Senior IPS Officer Sujit Pandey Promoted to DGP Rank

UP Senior IPS Officer Sujit Pandey Promoted to DGP Rank

In a significant administrative development, senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sujit Pandey has been promoted to the prestigious rank of Director General of Police (DGP) in Uttar Pradesh. The state government issued the promotion order, elevating Pandey to one of the top positions in the police hierarchy.

A Distinguished Career in Policing

Sujit Pandey, known for his disciplined working style and strong leadership skills, has handled several key responsibilities throughout his career. A highly regarded officer, Pandey has built a reputation for effective policing, strategic intelligence handling, and strong field command.

He earlier served as the first Police Commissioner of Lucknow, a position that marked a major step in Uttar Pradesh’s transition from the traditional policing model to the modern commissionerate system. During his tenure, he implemented several reforms focused on crime control, women’s safety, and rapid urban policing.

Currently Serving as ADG Lucknow Zone

Prior to his promotion, Sujit Pandey was serving as the Additional Director General (ADG) of Lucknow Zone, overseeing law and order, crime prevention, and operational policing across multiple districts of central Uttar Pradesh.

His administrative experience and field performance were widely seen as key factors behind his elevation to the DGP rank.

Second Former Lucknow Commissioner to Be Promoted

Notably, Pandey becomes the second former Lucknow Police Commissioner to be promoted to the DGP rank in recent months. Earlier, DK Thakur, another distinguished officer who served as Lucknow’s Police Commissioner, had also been elevated to the DGP level.

Strengthening the Senior Leadership of UP Police

The promotion of Sujit Pandey adds further strength to the senior leadership team of the Uttar Pradesh Police Department. His appointment is expected to contribute to ongoing law-enforcement modernization efforts, improved crime management, and better coordination within the state’s security framework.