Rajasthan Foundation Day Shift to Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Rajasthan Foundation Day |
| Why in News? | Rajasthan government announced to celebrate Rajasthan Foundation Day on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada instead of 30th March 2025. |
| Key Figures | Nav Varsh Samaroh Samiti (formed in 1992), Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| Historical Facts | - 14th January 1949: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel announced merger of princely states (Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer). - 30th March 1949: Greater Rajasthan inaugurated in Jaipur. - 1st November 1956: Ajmer-Merwara province merged into Rajasthan. - 7th September 1949: Jaipur made the capital of Rajasthan. |
| Geographical | Rajasthan is the largest state in India, covering 3,42,239 sq. km (1/10th of India's land area). |
| Significance | Chaitra Shukla Pratipada: Marks Earth completing a full cycle around the Sun, symbolizing balance and new beginnings. |