Balotra urban improvement trust jurisdiction notification issued for 121 areas
The establishment of the UIT was proposed in the 2025-26 state budget, following Balotra's elevation as a new district carved out of Barmer.
Balotra, a prominent industrial town known for housing one of the largest textile clusters in the country, witnessed rapid growth in recent years. With the formation of UIT, the state aims to bring planned urban development, regulate unstructured expansion, and enhance infrastructure in the region.
"This decision will accelerate the district's growth by enabling the development of new townships and industrial corridors. During the Rising Rajasthan summit Balotra attracted investments worth several crores, indicating strong investor confidence," a senior govt official told TOI.
According to the official notification, the UIT's jurisdiction will include revenue villages, urban settlements, hamlets (dhanis), and emerging townships.
Key areas falling under its ambit include Balotra city and adjoining villages such as Shanidham Jerla, Majiwala, Majisa Nagar, and Jaswant Singh Nagar, as well as Jasol town, and revenue villages of Jasol and Temawas.
The notification also lists significant religious and historical landmarks, including Shri Kheteshwar Virahmdham Tirth and several settlements named after spiritual leaders and local deities—reflecting the cultural and spiritual diversity of the region.
The formation of the UIT is expected to streamline urban governance, enhance public service delivery, and boost infrastructure development in the newly established district, aligning with Rajasthan's broader vision of decentralised and balanced urban growth.
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