Inauguration of Marwar International Center in Jodhpur

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Marwar International Center was inaugurated by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in Jodhpur.

An Overview of the News

• It aims to deliver on the government's commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of every region of the state and promoting intellectual exchange.

• As part of this effort, town halls are being constructed in many districts across Rajasthan.

• Notable establishments in Jaipur include the Rajasthan International Center and the Constitution Club.

• Inspired by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Social Sciences has also been established.

• Additionally, MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions) centers are under construction at a cost of Rs 100 crore in four districts including Jodhpur.

MICE Center in Rajasthan

• MICE centers are being developed to promote the tourism sector in Rajasthan.

• These centers will facilitate international-level conferences and exhibitions in popular tourist destinations like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Ajmer.

• Plans for these centers were announced in the budget for 2023-24.

Marwar International Center

• Marwar International Center aims to serve as a center of cultural and ideological exchange.

• It will play an important role in the preservation and promotion of art, culture and traditions.

• Situated on 65,000 square meters of land, the center has an auditorium with a seating capacity of 1350 people.

• It includes two hostels for artists, two green rooms, two banquet lawns and an exhibition center spread over 5820 square meters.

Prestigious Institute in Jodhpur

• The foundation stone of many prestigious institutions in Jodhpur includes MBM University, Rajiv Gandhi Fintech University and Mahatma Gandhi Divyang University and Marwar Medical University.

• These institutions contribute to the educational and healthcare infrastructure of Jodhpur and the entire state.