Overview
On 4 July 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated, inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth around ₹1.06 lakh crore in Balotra, Rajasthan. The projects span aviation, energy, water supply and urban transport, aiming to boost growth, create jobs and improve the quality of life in the state.
Key Developments
- Inauguration of the new Jodhpur Airport terminal and launch of a new phase of the UDAN scheme for remote air links.
- Foundation laying of Jaipur Metro Phase‑2, which will extend the network beyond 50 km and connect east‑west and north‑south corridors.
- Commissioning of the Rajasthan Refinery, expected to create thousands of jobs.
- Agreement between Rajasthan and Haryana to supply water to the Shekhawati region via an underground pipeline from the Hathnikund Barrage.
- Distribution of government job appointment letters to about 54,000 youth across the state.
- Expansion of PNG connections to over 11 lakh households and price caps on LPG cylinders (≤ ₹950).
- Activation of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme for an extra 20 % loan guarantee to MSMEs.
- Implementation of the PM Surya Ghar scheme for 1.5 lakh homes and distribution of 65,000 solar pumps under the