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Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs: 17/06/2026

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RIICO's Equity Contribution: The Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) has transferred an equity contribution of ₹750 crore to the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL). This move supports the ongoing development of the refinery project, which is a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the Government of Rajasthan.

Foundation Stone Laying of Multiple Projects: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, along with Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw (Minister for Railways, Communications, and Electronics & Information Technology) and Bhupender Yadav (Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Labour & Employment), laid the foundation stone for various development projects exceeding ₹400 crore. These projects aim to boost infrastructure and public services in the state.

e-Shram Portal Registrations: The Rajasthan government has achieved a significant milestone by registering over 1.54 crore unorganised workers on the e-Shram Portal. This initiative by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, aims to create a national database of unorganised workers, facilitating the delivery of social security schemes.

Jaipur Metro Phase-2 Approval: The Union Cabinet has approved the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, which will connect Ambabari to SITAPURA, at an estimated cost of ₹13,037 crore. This substantial investment is aimed at enhancing urban connectivity and easing commuter traffic in the state capital, covering a significant distance of approximately 23.09 kilometers.

Probe into Power Outage: The Rajasthan government has ordered an inquiry into a power outage incident that occurred during a press conference held by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Jaipur. This highlights the government's commitment to ensuring smooth administrative functioning and accountability.