Ajmer IT Park Draws 22 Firms as Panchayat Lottery Shapes Rural Seats
Ajmer saw a mix of civic, judicial, and economic developments this week. A lottery to determine sarpanch reservations was held for 261 gram panchayats, reserving 130 seats for women, while 22 companies have expressed interest in the city's upcoming IT park. A court also sentenced a 70-year-old man to 20 years for raping a child in the district, and a senior army officer reviewed cadet training at the Rashtriya Military School.
🗳️ Ajmer Reserves 130 Sarpanch Seats for Women in Panchayat Lottery
A lottery was held across Ajmer district to determine reservation categories for sarpanch seats in all 261 gram panchayats. Of the total seats, 130 have been reserved for women candidates and 157 seats have been left open to candidates from all categories. The process, which establishes who is eligible to contest for the post of village head, is a legally mandated step ahead of panchayat elections. Reservations are rotated after each election cycle to ensure representation for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, other backward classes, and women. The lottery outcome will define the contours of local political competition in Ajmer's rural areas, with the results making clear which communities and genders are eligible to field candidates at each panchayat. The significant proportion of women-reserved seats underscores the state government's commitment to women's political participation at the grassroots level. The announcement was carried by Bhaskar English from Ajmer local news, and the lottery draw was conducted before district officials and representatives of political parties. [5]
Septuagenarian Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Rape in Ajmer
A court in Ajmer handed a 70-year-old man a 20-year prison sentence after convicting him of raping a child in the district. The case, reported by The Times of India's Jaipur bureau, represents one of the more severe sentencing outcomes under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act in the region. The verdict reflects the judiciary's intent to apply the full force of law in crimes against minors, regardless of the age of the accused. Child sexual abuse cases under POCSO are tried in designated fast-track courts, and the law mandates minimum sentences for serious offences against minors under 18. The conviction drew attention given the advanced age of the convict and the gravity of the crime. Ajmer and the surrounding Rajasthan region have seen increased police and judicial vigilance on crimes against women and children in recent years, and this ruling is expected to serve as a deterrent. The case reinforces the message that courts will impose long custodial terms even when the accused is elderly. [2]
🏢 Ajmer IT Park Attracts 22 Companies as Infrastructure Nears Completion
The proposed IT park in Ajmer has gained significant momentum, with 22 companies formally expressing interest in setting up operations there. According to Elets eGov, the park's physical infrastructure is nearing completion, a milestone that has accelerated investor attention from the private sector. The development positions Ajmer as an emerging technology destination within Rajasthan, which has been working to diversify its economic base beyond tourism and traditional industries. The IT park is expected to generate employment for local youth and draw fresh investment into the city. Officials have been working to finalise the regulatory and administrative framework to enable companies to begin operations once the park is ready. The initiative forms part of a broader state push to establish IT and business process outsourcing hubs in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, reducing the concentration of the IT sector in Jaipur alone. Interest from 22 firms signals growing confidence among companies in Ajmer's infrastructure readiness and talent availability. [6]
🏢 Kay Cee Energy Wins Rs 21.84 Crore RVPN Contract for Ajmer Zone
Kay Cee Energy and Infrastructure Limited has been awarded a confirmed work order worth Rs 21.84 crore by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited for maintenance work in the Ajmer Zone. The contract covers maintenance of 220 KV and 132 KV extra-high-voltage substations and transmission lines across the Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, and Udaipur Circles. The order is classified as a Type A confirmed engagement, indicating a firm contractual commitment without conditionality. Financially, the contract represents approximately 13.2 percent of Kay Cee Energy's average quarterly revenue, which stood at Rs 165.60 crore in FY26. The company's total disclosed order book for recent quarters has reached Rs 48.26 crore. While FY26 annual revenue grew 8.1 percent year-on-year, the company continues to report negative operating cash flow. RVPN accounts for all of Kay Cee Energy's recently disclosed orders, reflecting a high level of client concentration. The contract underpins Ajmer Zone's ongoing power infrastructure maintenance programme and supports grid reliability for the region's electricity consumers. [8]
🎓 Senior Army Officer Visits Rashtriya Military School Ajmer, Reviews Cadet Training
Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar paid an official visit to the Rashtriya Military School in Ajmer to review cadet training programmes and the overall development of the institution. RMS Ajmer is one of India's premier military residential schools, administered by the Ministry of Defence, and has a long tradition of producing officers for the armed forces. During his visit, Lt Gen Pushkar assessed the academic, physical, and leadership training being imparted to students, with a focus on overall cadet development and institutional standards. The Rashtriya Military Schools are feeders to the National Defence Academy and other military training institutions, making the quality of their training programmes a matter of strategic importance. The senior officer's visit is part of the regular oversight mechanism through which Army Command monitors the functioning of affiliated military schools. SSBCrack, a defence-focused news portal, reported the visit and noted the significance of such inspections for maintaining the institutional standards expected of future armed forces officers trained at Ajmer. [9]
Sources: [5] Bhaskar English · [2] The Times of India · [6] Elets eGov · [8] scanx.trade · [9] SSBCrack