Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 103/24

FOUNDATION DAY OBSERVED AT RAJ BHAVAN

A cultural extravaganza featuring the vibrant colours of Rajasthan was today organised at Raj Bhavan, Shillong in celebration of the 75th Foundation Day of Rajasthan.

The event, graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries, was presided over by the Chief Secretary of the Government of Rajasthan, Shri Sudhansh Pant, IAS.

In his address, Shri Sudhansh Pant highlighted the historical genesis of Rajasthan and drew focus on its rich cultural heritage and rapid economic growth. Informing that Rajasthan has the highest installed solar generation capacity, he said that the state leads India’s renewable energy bandwagon and it is also among the top five states in India in terms of installed wind generation capacity. Rajasthan ranks 5th in the country in terms of mine and mineral resources generation and 7th in terms of GDP growth, he added.

Acknowledging the significance of the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” initiative of the Government of India, Shri. Pant said that initiatives such as this will go a long way in strengthening connections and fostering mutual understanding among people from various states and Union Territories.

On this occasion, a message by the Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Kalraj Mishra and the foundation day video on Rajasntan was screened followed by a mesmerizing presentation of folk music, dances by the performers from Rajasthan, Assam and Meghalaya.

The program was organized by Raj Bhavan, Shillong, in collaboration with the Department of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Shillong.