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Rajasthan Day 2024: Week-long celebrations kick off with Cleanliness Week

The Rajasthan government has announced a week-long celebration for Rajasthan Day, running from March 14 to March 19. The festivities will include a state-wide Cleanliness Week, a Vikas Rajasthan Run flagged off by the Chief Minister, and various cultural and developmental programs across all districts. Key events include Rajasthan Tribal Pride Day in Dungarpur and a state-level Youth Conference in Jaipur. The main Rajasthan Day function will be held in Jalore on March 19, culminating with a cultural program in Jaipur.

Key Points: Rajasthan Day 2024: Schedule, events, and celebrations

  • Week-long celebrations begin March 14
  • Cleanliness Week and Vikas Rajasthan Run
  • Tribal Pride Day in Dungarpur
  • Main event in Jalore on March 19
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Rajasthan Day: Grand event to be organised on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada in Jalore​

Rajasthan Day celebrations from March 14-19 feature runs, cultural events, and a main function in Jalore. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma to flag off events.

"The main function of Rajasthan Day will be held in Jalore on March 19. - Official Announcement"

Jaipur, March 11

On the initiative of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the celebration of Rajasthan Day was started last year on the occasion of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.​

This year too, the state government will celebrate Rajasthan Day through various programmes and events across the state on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (19 March).​

Programmes will begin from March 14 and continue till March 19. The event will commence with a seven-day Cleanliness Week from March 14. During this period, state-level programmes will be held in Jaipur, and district-level programmes will be held across all districts.​

On March 15, the state-level Vikas Rajasthan Run will be organised in Jaipur, flagged off by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. Similar runs will be held in all districts.

A 'Know Rajasthan' digital quiz will be launched on the same day as the state-level ODOP Fair and Exhibition in Jaipur. Competitions such as essay writing, speech, and painting will be organised in universities and colleges.​

In the evening, the five-day Rajasthan Day/Bikaner House event will be inaugurated at Bikaner House in Delhi.​

On March 16, Rajasthan Tribal Pride Day will be celebrated at Beneshwar Dham in Dungarpur. Activities will include foundation stone laying ceremonies, tribal art and handicraft exhibitions, and dialogue programmes.​

A state-level Youth Conference will be held in Jaipur on March 17 to mark Rajasthan Youth Power Day. The Know Rajasthan quiz will also be conducted in all districts.

Evening activities will include dialogues with entrepreneurs and the distribution of employment letters in the private sector.​

On March 18, Farmers and Animal Husbandry Prosperity Day will be celebrated through interactions with farmers and cattle rearers, as well as the inauguration and laying of foundation stones for development works.​

In the evening, the Maha Aarti will be held in government temples across the state, with the Chief Minister participating.​

The main function of Rajasthan Day will be held in Jalore on March 19. A Beneficiary Conference will be organised, featuring communication and direct benefit transfers to beneficiaries. A state-level cultural programme will be held in Jaipur in the evening.​

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see the government promoting state pride. The 'Know Rajasthan' quiz is a great way to engage students. However, I hope the funds for these grand events are used judiciously and the benefits actually reach the common people, not just remain a show.
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Sarah B
The inclusion of Tribal Pride Day at Beneshwar Dham is commendable. Rajasthan's tribal culture and art are incredibly rich and often overlooked. Showcasing it on a state platform is a positive step for preservation and recognition.
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Vikram M
Organising the main function in Jalore is a good move to decentralise the celebrations and highlight districts beyond Jaipur. The Vikas Rajasthan Run and youth conference sound energetic. Let's hope this spirit translates into real development work throughout the year.
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Ananya R
As a college student in Jaipur, I'm excited about the essay and painting competitions! It's a chance to express our love for Rajasthan's heritage. Hope they keep the digital quiz accessible for all age groups. 👍
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Karthik V
The focus on farmers and animal husbandry is the most crucial part. Rajasthan's economy is deeply tied to agriculture. Direct interaction and benefit transfers, if done transparently, can make a real difference. The success of the day will be judged by the farmers themselves.

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