Why in News?

=> Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced the names of the persons selected for the 'Rajasthan Ratna' award.

Key Points:

=> This year the 'Rajasthan Ratna' award will be conferred on Justice Dalveer Bhandari, Justice RM Lodha, Industrialist Anil Agarwal, Industrialist LN Mittal, Sheen Kauf Nizam and KC Malu.

=> Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will present the award to the dignitaries during the Rajasthan summit to be held on October 7 and 8.

=> Around 3,000 participants from India and abroad will participate in this conference.

=> It is known that 'Rajasthan Ratna' is the highest award given by the Government of Rajasthan.

=> This award was started in the year 2012. This award is given every year since 2012.

=> It is to be known that the highest civilian award of India is 'Bharat Ratna'.

=> On the lines of the same, the highest civilian award of Rajasthan is 'Rajasthan Ratna'.

=> The Rajasthan Ratna Award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh and a citation.