Pugal Solar Park will have 2450 MW capacity
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Bharat Kesari Jaipur, Rajasthan, States
Pugal Solar Park will have 2450 MW capacity
Investment worth Rs 17 thousand crore will come, tender issued on online platform for development of the park

Jaipur, 11 January. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, the state government is continuously giving impetus to solar energy projects in the state. In this sequence, the tender for the solar park being established in Pugal in Bikaner district has been launched on the online platform. In this, the last date for submitting bids has been fixed as March 9. In this tender, Indian and foreign companies in the solar energy sector will submit their bids.

Energy Minister Shri Hiralal Nagar informed that along with 2,450 MW solar power projects, 1,600 MW/6,400 MW-hour battery energy storage system will also be set up in Pugal Solar Park. This park will be a major step towards providing assured and dispatchable renewable energy in the state.  

The Energy Minister said that Rajasthan Solar Park Development Company, a subsidiary of Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited, is developing the infrastructure for this project. 4,394 hectares of land has been allotted for this. The solar and battery energy storage projects that will be established in this will be connected to the transmission system of Rajasthan Electricity Transmission Corporation. The projects will be developed under the “Build on Operate” (BOO) model.

He said that 100 percent power generated from these projects will be purchased by Rajasthan Energy Development and IT Services Limited for the discoms of the state for 25 years. This will ensure long-term revenue to developers.

The park will be developed in two parts. The first phase will develop 2,000 MW of solar power as well as a 1,320 MW/5,280 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system. The second phase will develop 450 MW of solar power and a 280 MW/1,120 megawatt-hour energy storage system. Bidders can participate in both the lots. In this, use of solar modules listed in the Approved List of Module Manufacturers, adherence to cyber security standards and installation of GPS-enabled automatic weather stations will be mandatory. Energy production will have to start within 24 months from the date of signing.

The Energy Minister said that these projects will bring investment of about Rs 17,000 crore and generate about 1,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, which will contribute significantly to the socio-economic development of the state.

The Energy Minister said, “This mega tender will make Rajasthan a leader in renewable energy along with energy storage. It will ensure power supply during peak hours and will significantly contribute to India’s energy transition. He has invited developers from across the country and the world to participate in this transformative initiative. 

key dates

Opening of bids: 12 March 2026

Bid download start: 9 January 2026

Site Visit: From 10 January 2026

Pre-bid meeting: 22 January 2026

Bid submission: 9 March 2026

Rajasthan becomes witness to military history of India
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Rajasthan becomes witness to military history of India
Army Day in Jaipur for the first time, a glimpse of India's strong will against modern war policy, military innovation and terrorism

Jaipur, 10 January. On the occasion of 78th Army Day, the indomitable courage, bravery and military might of the Indian Army was displayed in a grand display in the Shaurya Sandhya organized by the South Western Command (Sapta Shakti Command) of the Indian Army at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. In this historic event, the wars and major military operations fought by the Indian Army from the Indo-Pak War of 1947 to Operation Sindoor were depicted alive through theatrical, visual and technical presentations.

On this occasion, Army Commander of South Western Command, Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh said that Rajasthan is a land of bravery and bravery. This land has given birth to mighty warriors like Maharana Sanga, Maharana Pratap, Param Vir Chakra winner Piru Singh, Param Vir Chakra winner Shaitan Singh. He said that Army Day is being organized for the first time in Rajasthan on the initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He said that during this period, activities like Honor Camp, Cycle Rally, Mega Medical Camp, ‘Know Your Army’ exhibition are being organized.

Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Modi, the modernization of India’s armed forces is progressing at an unprecedented pace. Indigenization in defense production is being given priority under the “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” campaigns. He told that with the help of these new technologies, in Operation Sindoor, India forced the enemy country Pakistan to surrender in just 88 hours.

Images of military innovation and modernization adorned with 1,000 indigenous drones—

The main attraction of Shaurya Sandhya was the grand drone show decorated with one thousand indigenous drones. The glimpse of Arjuna riding the chariot of Lord Krishna in the sky, Maharana Pratap, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the tricolor, army insignia as well as the Bhairav ​​battalion of the Indian Army, military renewal and modernization mesmerized the audience. The drone show powerfully presented the indigenous defense capabilities and the spirit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vikas Bharat-2047.

The story of the glory of Operation Sindoor seen in a theatrical presentation and a short film –

The theatrical presentation and film displayed at the program depicted the journey of glory, courage and sacrifice of the Indian Army from 1947 to Operation Sindoor. In these, from the tribal attacks in Kashmir to the Indo-Pak war of 1965 and 1971, the Kargil War, the First Kashmir War, the cruelty and nefarious intentions of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in the Pulwama attacks and our military surgical strike against it, the indomitable courage of the Indian Army and the strong will of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in various military actions like ‘Operation Sindoor’, Operation Sudarshan Chakra were effectively presented, which filled the gathering with patriotism. Gave.

Amazing confluence of tradition and power—

Traditional Indian sports arts Malkhamb and Kalaripayattu were also demonstrated in the Shaurya Sandhya. Along with this, the exciting aerial display by Shatrujit Brigade of Para Motors made the program even more memorable.

Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa took charge as the first Army Chief of independent India on January 15, 1949. To perpetuate this memory and commemorate the pride of the Army, Army Day is celebrated every year on 15 January. This day symbolizes to pay tribute to the courage, discipline and supreme sacrifice of our brave soldiers who have protected the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country.

Army Day organized for the first time in Jaipur—

For the first time, Army Day is being organized in Jaipur. This is a proud moment for the state. Along with this, for the first time in the country this event is being organized outside the military cantonment area. There was a tradition of organizing Army Day in New Delhi Cantonment area till the year 2022. On the initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Army Day started being celebrated outside New Delhi from 2023 with the aim of connecting the common people across the country with the sacrifice and pride of the Army. Army Day was celebrated in Bangalore in 2023, Lucknow in 2024 and Pune in 2025, but for the first time in the country, Army Day, 2026 is being celebrated outside the cantonment area so that maximum participation of the common people can be ensured.

On this occasion, Chief Government Secretary of General Administration Department, Mr. Naveen Jain, Government Secretary, Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Mr. Neeraj K. Pawan, Jaipur District Collector Dr. Jitendra Soni, senior officers of the Indian Army, soldiers, NCC cadets and a large number of common people were present.