Ashok Gehlot announces 19 new districts and 3 new division in state
Jaipur, March 18, 2023: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has announced creation of 19 new districts and 3 new divisions. After latest creation, now state will have 50 districts and 10 divisions.
Chief Minister made new announcement in the state Assembly.
The new divisions formed are Banswara, Pali, and Sikar.
State has divided Jaipur district into Jaipur North, Jaipur South, Dudu, and Kotputli districts. CM has also divided his home district Jodhpur into Jodhpur East, Jodhpur West and Phalodi.
Chief Minister’s announcement has come after recent extension was given to high-powered committee headed by retired IAS officer Ramlubhaya for 6 months to give suggestions to the government regarding the formation of new districts.