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Time of India
09-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Notification for ward-wise delimitation next week: Min
1 2 Jaipur: Urban development and housing (UDH) minister Jhabar Singh Kharra Saturday said the state govt would likely publish the ward-wise delimitation notification for all 309 urban local bodies (ULBs) in the state in the coming week. The minister also said the department is hopeful of conducting elections to all 309 urban local bodies simultaneously by Dec. "We have already issued the gazette notification after redefining the municipal limits in ULBs, where we have extended the jurisdiction. It includes the merged Jaipur Municipal Corporation. The ward-wise redefinition notification is expected to be published by next week," he said. Speaking to the media, the minister also stated that the state election commission is expected to begin the scrutiny of the electoral roll by the end of this month. "Once that is done, we will request the state election commission to complete the process of elections to all 309 ULBs by Dec across the state," Kharra added. The minister clarified that unlike the previous election cycle, which covered 312 municipalities, this time polls will be held in 309. This is because the municipal corporations of Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota would be merged into single entities. "We are in the right direction and will implement 'One State, One Election' model, at least for the elections to the ULBs of the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo We must conduct the polls by Dec as tenure of many ULBs is already over and administrators are currently running these civic bodies," Kharra said. Kharra's statement came following allegations by opposition leaders that in the name of implementing "One State One Election Model", the state govt was delaying the civic polls, thereby having significant impact on the day-to-day activities of all civic bodies across the state. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State govt to carry out feasibility studies for satellite towns around Jaipur
1 2 Jaipur: Following a Budget announcement, the state govt is in the process of carrying out feasibility studies to develop satellite towns, said urban development and housing Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra. "We are in talks with a multinational company to construct satellite towns around Jaipur city. We expect to complete the feasibility within the next few months," Kharra said. According to senior UDH department officials, in line with Gujarat International Finance Tech (GIFT) City and the Hyderabad Information Technology and Engineering Consultancy (HITEC) City, the state govt wants to develop these townships as hi-tech cities. The govt has zeroed in on small towns like Bassi, Bagru, Chomu, and Kotputli to develop them into satellite towns. "During the state budget of 2024-25 – the first budget of the present BJP govt – the state govt announced the concept of building the satellite townships. In fact, to facilitate the construction of satellite towns, the govt brought a few changes in the township policy, incorporating suitable policies already implemented by the neighbouring states," an official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [속보]'한 달만에 5cm 성장!?' 2개월치 무료증정 압도적 키성장 1위! 아이클타임 더 알아보기 Undo Kharra added that once the govt decides on the location and plans for these satellite townships, fresh feasibility reports would be prepared to analyse the transport connectivity for such towns. "There are plans to connect the proposed towns – those that would be located within a radius of 20-40 km – with the metro. However, we would take the final decision only after the feasibility reports are prepared," added Kharra. Kharra said, the plan to extend the metro from Badi Chaupad to Transport Nagar has not been principally rejected. The Jaipur Metro Railway Corporation has appointed an agency to carry out a survey on the prospects of this metro extension. "The proposed extension between Badi Chaupad and Transport Nagar has a major glitch. The proposed stations are too close to each other. We are conducting a survey on whether the stretch would be feasible even after revising the locations of the proposed stations. Or, instead, a new stretch to Galta Ji Temple from Badi Chaupad – through the Hawa Mahal Road – would be more feasible," the minister added. Times View: The proposal to build a satellite town near Jaipur, as outlined in the Jaipur Development Authority's Master Plan 2025, is a promising initiative. However, the state government must prioritise enhancing infrastructure across Urban Local Bodies statewide. Establishing robust road connectivity between proposed satellite towns, such as Chomu, and major cities like Jaipur is crucial. Without these foundational improvements, the satellite town's potential benefits may remain unrealised, hindering regional development and integration efforts.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Raj urban body polls delayed, to be held in Dec, says min Kharra
1 2 3 4 5 6 Jaipur: Rajasthan's much-anticipated urban local body (ULB) elections under the 'One State, One Election' (OSOE) plan, initially expected around Oct–Nov, are now likely to be held in Dec. This was confirmed by urban development and housing (UDH) minister Jhabar Singh Kharra Tuesday. Speaking to TOI, Kharra said the ongoing delimitation of municipal wards would conclude by the end of July. The state govt will then write to the State Election Commission in the first week of Aug to start updating the electoral rolls. "The commission is expected to finalise the voters' list by Oct, and elections will be held either in a single phase or multiple phases, depending on logistical convenience," Kharra said.
