The Government of Rajasthan, under the “double‑engine” model of governance jointly powered by the Centre and the state, is positioning itself as a benchmark for good governance and outcome‑driven administration. The essence of this approach lies in treating citizens and industry not as subjects of rules, but as key stakeholders in the development process. Through streamlined hierarchies, fast‑track file movement, minimal red tape, and heavy use of IT, Rajasthan’s administration is systematically shifting from a regulator‑centric system to a facilitator‑centric one, inspired by the Modi‑era mantra “Acta non verba” (deeds, not words).
At the national level, the ‘Modi model’ of governance is anchored in platforms like PRAGATI, which enable real‑time monitoring of projects worth ₹85 lakh crore, and the new ‘Raj‑Unnati’initiative is a Rajasthan‑specific adaptation of this monitoring culture. The state is also using tools such as Aadhaar‑eKYC, digital Poshan trackers, and Mission‑style cash‑transfer schemesto minimise leakages and maximise last‑mile delivery. The failed ‘Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan’ has been successfully re‑branded and re‑engineered into the globally recognised ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’, a case study in how public participation, dignity‑of‑labour and gender‑respect can transform policy outcomes.
In Rajasthan, policies like the 4 Labour Codes, 3 new criminal laws, and the ‘Rajasthan Jan Vishwas Act, 2026’—which decriminalises minor offences in 11 state enactments—are reframing the state as a business‑friendly destination. Land‑conversion timelines have been cut from 60 to 30 days, MSME consent time from 120 to 21 days, and the ‘White Category’ list of industries has expanded from 104 to 877 sectors, drastically reducing compliance burden. The state has also executed over 350 BRAP reforms in 2024, earning it the tag of ‘Top Achiever’ in four governance areas and reinforcing the “double‑engine” image among investors and the public.
These reforms are dovetailing into a broader vision: ‘Viksit Rajasthan@2047’, which sets targets for 100% literacy, skill‑based education, universal healthcare, and smart urbanisation. The ‘Rising Raj 2024’ investment summit attracted MoUs worth ₹35 lakh crore, of which over ₹7 lakh crore has already materialised on the ground, driving growth in renewables, manufacturing, and tourism. Paper‑leak‑era malpractices have been replaced with a zero‑tolerance policy on corruption and crime, while the state’s per‑capita income has crossed ₹2 lakh. On this Civil Services Day, the narrative of Rajasthan is clear: good governance, combined with the “double‑engine” advantage, is making the state a lab for India’s new administrative culture.
