Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has reaffirmed his resolve to transform the state into a developed, prosperous, and self-reliant region by 2047.
Addressing the state-level Independence Day function at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium here on Friday, Sharma urged people to support the “Vocal for Local” campaign by adopting indigenous products, generating employment opportunities, and promoting local entrepreneurship.
“This is a revolutionary way to transform the economy and the development landscape—one that has helped India become self-reliant and prosperous under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014,” Sharma said.
The Chief Minister noted that every citizen today has ample opportunities to progress and prosper. “Under the 11-year tenure of Modiji, India has earned global goodwill, is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy, and is scripting a new chapter of self-reliance,” he said.
Drawing from history, Sharma recalled how Khadi became a powerful symbol of India’s freedom struggle. “Today, that same spirit inspires us to realise the dream of a self-reliant and developed India. Under ‘Make in India’, we are producing indigenous ships, cruisers, and even sophisticated weapon systems,” he added.
Sharma credited PM Modi’s pro-people initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala, PM Awas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Kisan Samman Nidhi for laying the foundation of a prosperous India.
“In Rajasthan, powered by our double-engine BJP government, we are working to make the state self-reliant by 2047, with top priorities being energy self-sufficiency and water adequacy,” Sharma said.
Highlighting progress in the power sector, he noted the significant boost to solar energy generation under the Modi-led NDA government since 2014. “We are on track to achieve complete power self-sufficiency in the next few years,” he added.
On water resources, Sharma said the government has been actively working since December 2023.
The ambitious Ram Setu East Rajasthan Canal Project is set to address water scarcity in 17–18 districts, while another interstate project will bring Yamuna water to the Shekhawati region. Thousands of water harvesting structures are also being developed under the “Karma Bhumi to Matri Bhumi” campaign with active public participation.
The state government is also focused on strengthening road infrastructure, targeting the construction of 53,000 km of roads including Atal Path, ring roads, and bridges within the next five years.
For youth empowerment, Sharma announced that 4 lakh government jobs and 6 lakh private sector opportunities will be created.
Meanwhile, Independence Day celebrations were held across Rajasthan to mark the 79th anniversary of India’s freedom.
Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagade hoisted the tricolour at the Raj Bhawan, which also hosted the traditional “At Home” reception in the evening.
Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani unfurled the national flag at the Assembly premises, while Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully did so at the historic Manak Chowk Chaupar.
Ministers from Sharma’s cabinet hoisted the flag at district-level functions across the state.