This is the first time in 15 years that the state is creating new districts. Rajasthan had 33 districts before the change. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday announced 19 new districts in Rajasthan.
Gehlot said Rajasthan is the biggest state geographically in the country and that there are many districts in the state where distance between two corners is over 100 km, making it difficult for people to avail government services. “If the districts are smaller than it helps in maintaining effective law and order, better administration can be provided.”
He admitted that other states in the country have been ahead of Rajasthan in creating new districts. Madhya Pradesh, the second largest state by area, has 52 districts. It has an estimated population of 72 million. Rajasthan has a population of around 78 million -- and with the increase, it will also now have 52 districts.
