Jaipur: The Rajasthan government is gearing up for the next Assembly session, with the possibility of introducing new legislation. But alongside the legislative agenda, a significant implementation gap remains: nine laws and institutional projects approved over the years are yet to translate into functioning programmes or institutions.
The list includes five laws passed during the current Bhajanlal Sharma government and three enacted during the previous administration, while one legislation dates back to 2015.
Among the laws awaiting implementation is the Rajasthan Prevention of Vexatious Litigation Act, 2015, intended to discourage frivolous litigation and reduce unnecessary pressure on courts.
The Rajasthan Right to Health Act, 2022 was designed to provide residents with a statutory framework for access to healthcare. Similarly, the Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Act, 2023 sought to provide income support through employment and social-security pensions.
Another important measure is the Rajasthan Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Act, 2023, aimed at extending social-security protection to workers in the rapidly expanding gig economy.
The Rajasthan Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Act, 2025 seeks to regulate coaching institutions, improve student support and address academic stress. The Rajasthan Ground Water (Conservation and Management) Authority Act, 2024 is intended to regulate groundwater extraction and strengthen conservation efforts.
The implementation backlog also includes proposed institutions such as the Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Jaipur, Maharana Pratap Sports University, Jaipur, and the Rajasthan Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy University, Ajmer. While legislative approval has been secured, key steps such as appointing vice-chancellors and commencing institutional operations remain pending.
The situation raises a broader question for the government: should the priority now be announcing new legislation or ensuring that laws already passed actually reach citizens?
