Welcome to Ujiyari’s Rajasthan current affairs notes for 29 June 2026, made for RPSC RAS, RPSC sub-ordinate services and other state exam aspirants. Today’s lead is the Rajasthan-Haryana Yamuna water-sharing MoU signed in the presence of the Union Home Minister, along with the Shekhawati pipeline plan, the upcoming VB-G RAM-G employment mission, the Lado Protsahan Yojana and the state’s water self-reliance drive. Each item carries Prelims keywords, a Mains angle and a Facts Corner.
1. Rajasthan-Haryana Yamuna Water Sharing MoU Signed
Why in News: On 29 June 2026, Rajasthan and Haryana signed a memorandum of understanding on Yamuna water sharing in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, operationalising the long-pending 1994 agreement.
Background: Under the pact, Rajasthan will receive its allocated 1,917 cusecs of Yamuna water from the Hathnikund Barrage, resolving a water-sharing issue that had remained unsettled for decades. The agreement was finalised on 23 June 2026 and is a milestone in the state’s water self-reliance push under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. This connects to Rajasthan water security and inter-state cooperation theme.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims Hathnikund Barrage, 1994 Yamuna agreement, cusecs share. Mains GS2 inter-state water disputes and cooperative federalism.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of MoU | 29 June 2026 |
| States | Rajasthan and Haryana |
| Witness | Union Home Minister Amit Shah |
| Water source | Hathnikund Barrage |
| Rajasthan share | 1,917 cusecs of Yamuna water |
| Base agreement | 1994 Yamuna Water Agreement |
| Finalised on | 23 June 2026 |
2. Shekhawati Underground Pipeline Project
Why in News: The Yamuna water MoU paves the way for a 265-km underground pipeline to carry water to the drought-prone Shekhawati region of Rajasthan.
Background: The pipeline will serve Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu districts, with three pipelines of 3.6 metre diameter each laid from Hathnikund. The route passes through five Haryana districts including Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind and Hisar. The Detailed Project Report was finalised by May 2026, and the wider Rajasthan-Haryana Yamuna water project is estimated at about Rs 34,102 crore. This connects to Rajasthan water infrastructure and regional development theme.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims Shekhawati districts, pipeline length, project cost. Mains GS3 water infrastructure and drought management.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pipeline length | 265 km underground |
| Beneficiary region | Shekhawati |
| Districts covered | Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu |
| Pipeline diameter | 3.6 metres each (three lines) |
| Estimated cost | About Rs 34,102 crore (Yamuna project) |
| DPR finalised | May 2026 |
3. VB-G RAM-G Employment Mission to Launch
Why in News: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced that the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural), the VB-G RAM-G scheme, would be launched on 1 July 2026.
Background: The CM described the mission as a major initiative to accelerate rural employment generation and strengthen livelihoods, contributing to the vision of Viksit Rajasthan-2047. He also called for effective implementation of service camps to deliver benefits at the doorstep. This connects to Rajasthan rural development and employment theme.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims VB-G RAM-G, launch date, Viksit Rajasthan-2047. Mains GS2 and GS3 rural livelihoods and employment guarantee.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | VB-G RAM-G (Rural) |
| Full form theme | Viksit Bharat employment and livelihood |
| Launch date | 1 July 2026 |
| Focus | Rural employment and livelihoods |
| Vision link | Viksit Rajasthan-2047 |
4. Lado Protsahan Yojana Enhanced Benefits
Why in News: Under the Lado Protsahan Yojana, beneficiaries receive a savings bond that pays out about Rs 1.5 lakh in staggered instalments from the birth of a girl child to adulthood (a headline figure of Rs 2 lakh is often cited), with benefits distributed to selected girl children during recent state events.
Background: The scheme is a flagship girl-child welfare programme aimed at improving the sex ratio, supporting education and discouraging gender bias. The enhanced savings bond builds a financial corpus that matures over the girl’s growing years. This connects to Rajasthan women and child welfare theme.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims Lado Protsahan Yojana, savings bond amount. Mains GS2 gender welfare and child rights.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Lado Protsahan Yojana |
| Benefit | Savings bond paying about Rs 1.5 lakh in instalments |
| Trigger | Birth of a girl child |
| Objective | Improve sex ratio, support girls |
| Delivery | Direct benefit distribution |
5. Shakti-2026 Women Empowerment Conclave
Why in News: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the Shakti-2026 women empowerment conclave in Jaipur in June 2026.
Background: The conclave focused on women’s economic participation, self-help group strengthening and welfare delivery, aligning with the state’s broader empowerment agenda that includes the Lado Protsahan Yojana and rural livelihood missions. This connects to Rajasthan women empowerment and social development theme.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims Shakti-2026, venue. Mains GS1 and GS2 women empowerment and social development.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | Shakti-2026 conclave |
| Venue | Jaipur |
| Inaugurated by | CM Bhajan Lal Sharma |
| Theme | Women empowerment |
| Linked schemes | Lado Protsahan, rural livelihoods |
6. Industrial Push Under RIPS-2024 and Venture Fund
Why in News: The state announced fresh incentives for the electronics and semiconductor sectors under RIPS-2024 and financial support for 25 startups through the Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund in June 2026.
Background: The measures, along with dedicated haats for artisans and weavers, are part of the Rajasthan Industrial Development Policy and the Rising Rajasthan investment drive aimed at attracting manufacturing and technology investment. This connects to Rajasthan industrial development and investment theme.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims RIPS-2024, Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund. Mains GS3 industrial policy and startup ecosystem.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Policy | RIPS-2024 |
| New focus sectors | Electronics, semiconductors |
| Startup support | 25 startups via Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund |
| Artisan support | Dedicated haats for weavers |
| Investment platform | Rising Rajasthan |
RPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. Under the Yamuna water MoU signed on 29 June 2026, Rajasthan’s allocated share of Yamuna water from the Hathnikund Barrage is:
- (a) 1,500 cusecs
- (b) 1,917 cusecs
- (c) 2,200 cusecs
- (d) 2,500 cusecs
Answer: (b) 1,917 cusecs, as per the 1994 Yamuna Water Agreement.
Q2. The proposed Shekhawati underground pipeline will primarily serve which districts?
- (a) Kota, Bundi, Baran
- (b) Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu
- (c) Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner
- (d) Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur
Answer: (b) Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu, the drought-prone Shekhawati region.
Q3. The VB-G RAM-G rural employment mission is scheduled to be launched on:
- (a) 26 June 2026
- (b) 29 June 2026
- (c) 1 July 2026
- (d) 15 August 2026
Answer: (c) 1 July 2026, linked to the Viksit Rajasthan-2047 vision.
Q4. Under the Lado Protsahan Yojana, the savings bond pays out about how much in staggered instalments from birth to adulthood?
- (a) Rs 50,000
- (b) Rs 1 lakh
- (c) Rs 1.5 lakh
- (d) Rs 5 lakh
Answer: (c) Rs 1.5 lakh. The bond disburses in stages up to adulthood, building a financial corpus for the girl child (a headline figure of Rs 2 lakh is often cited).
Q5. The Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund announced support in June 2026 for:
- (a) 10 startups
- (b) 25 startups
- (c) 50 startups
- (d) 100 startups
Answer: (b) 25 startups, alongside RIPS-2024 incentives for electronics and semiconductors.
