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Kolkata/Jaipur, October 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday said the achievements of non-resident Rajasthanis serve as an inspiration for the youth and future generations. He said that despite being away from his motherland, he has continued to preserve the rich culture, traditions and values of Rajasthan.
Addressing the Pravasi Rajasthani Meet in Kolkata, Sharma said that the state government will organize Pravasi Rajasthani Day in Jaipur on December 10, 2025 to strengthen the emotional and cultural ties between the ‘karmabhoomi’ and ‘janmabhoomi’ of Rajasthanis living across the world.
Inviting all NRIs to participate in the event, he said, “The day will serve as a platform to celebrate the achievements of NRIs and deepen their ties with their motherland.”
The Chief Minister said that the migrant Rajasthanis have contributed significantly to the economic development of West Bengal by preserving the culture of Rajasthan for generations. He said that his achievements will continue to inspire the youth of Rajasthan.
CM Sharma said that Rajasthan Foundation (RF) currently operates 26 chapters in various states and countries to connect the global Rajasthani diaspora with the state.
Highlighting Rajasthan’s economic progress, the Chief Minister said the state has created a dynamic, investor-friendly environment that is promoting growth in industry, trade and infrastructure. He urged the NRI Rajasthanis to invest in sectors like education, healthcare, tourism and renewable energy and become partners in the development journey of the state.
“Rajasthan has emerged as the country’s leading textile hub with over 1,500 factories. The state is the largest producer of polyester viscose yarn, cotton and wool and ranks fourth in cotton production,” Sharma said.
He said that the new textile and apparel policy promotes innovation and employment generation. Rajasthan is also home to about 85 minerals, he said, making it the country’s leading producer of zinc, lead, silver, marble and sandstone.
The Chief Minister said that the HPCL refinery in the state would soon become operational and Rajasthan Petro Zone was being developed to promote downstream industries, making the state an emerging hydrocarbon and petrochemical hub of India.
He said Rajasthan ranks first in the country in solar energy with an installed capacity of 34,555 MW and recently land has been allotted for renewable projects of 17 GW capacity.
Tourism remains a major pillar of the state’s economy, he said. With the tourism and hospitality sector being given industry status, around 23 million tourists are expected to visit Rajasthan in 2024.
“The minimum investment requirement for tourism projects has been reduced from Rs 100 crore to Rs 50 crore. A religious tourism circuit is being developed to connect major pilgrimage sites like Khatu Shyamji, Nathdwara, Pushkar, Salasar Balaji, Ranakpur and Mount Abu,” Sharma said.
Referring to the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit held in December last year, he said investment agreements worth Rs 35 lakh crore were signed and projects worth Rs 7 lakh crore have already started.
CM Sharma said Rajasthan has introduced 22 new industrial policies under the evolving Rajasthan 2047 vision, including 12 more including semiconductor, space and aero defence, Global Capacity Center and trade promotion policies.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister honored Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRR) for their contribution to social service and released a coffee table book of Rajasthan Foundation.
Urban Development Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra, Principal Secretary (Industries) Alok Gupta, CII Eastern Region President Shashwat Goenka, Rajasthan Foundation Kolkata Chapter President Santosh Kumar Purohit and other senior officials were present in the program.
–IANS
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