Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 944 development projects worth ₹5,755 crore during an event in Chittorgarh.

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• Amit Shah unveiled 944 development projects covering 15 Rajasthan districts, with the combined value of the projects estimated at ₹5,755 crore.
• During the Chittorgarh event, Shah also unveiled a 21-foot statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary.
• Shah highlighted Vajpayee’s contribution to national security, infrastructure and governance, including the Golden Quadrilateral and decisions linked to India’s nuclear programme.
• The Home Minister highlighted tribal welfare measures, stating that the Scheduled Tribe budget component had increased from ₹25,000 crore to ₹1.25 lakh crore.
• Shah said 772 Eklavya Vidya Kendras and museums dedicated to tribal freedom fighters had been established to strengthen education and cultural recognition.
• Under the Har Ghar Nal Se Jal initiative, household water connections in Rajasthan have increased from 11 lakh to 64 lakh, according to Shah.
• Shah highlighted the Rising Rajasthan investment summit, which attracted proposals worth ₹35 lakh crore and was followed by 36 new state policies.
• He also cited employment, healthcare and welfare initiatives, including 1.78 lakh jobs through job fairs and LPG subsidies worth ₹1,128 crore.