Jaipur, January 30, 2026:
The 13th edition of India Stonemart 2026 will be held at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC) from February 5 to 8, providing a major boost to Rajasthan’s stone industry, Industry and Commerce Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore announced on Friday.
Addressing a press conference, Rathore said the event, jointly organised by RIICO, CIDOS and Laghu Udyog Bharati, will serve as an international platform for policy dialogue, technology exchange and global collaboration. Rajasthan is fully prepared to welcome domestic and international participants.
Spread over more than 25,000 square metres, the exhibition will feature 539 stalls showcasing stone, machinery and value-added products. Exhibitors from countries including China, Turkey, Iran, Thailand and Italy will participate, while buyers, architects, developers and industry representatives from over 20 countries, including the US, UK, Australia, UAE, Germany and Russia, are expected to attend.
ODOP Pavilion and Investment Push
A special One District One Product (ODOP) Pavilion will showcase selected stone products from Rajasthan, helping boost exports, employment and global recognition for local craftsmanship.
Rathore said Rajasthan’s clear leadership and policy direction have transformed it into a leading investment destination. Under the Rising Rajasthan initiative, work has commenced on MoUs worth over ₹8 lakh crore out of total investment proposals of ₹35 lakh crore.
Employment and Youth Entrepreneurship
The minister said more than one lakh government jobs have been provided in the last two years, with recruitment underway for 1.54 lakh additional posts. To promote self-employment, the state has launched the Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarojaagar Yojana, offering interest-free loans up to ₹10 lakh, targeting one lakh beneficiaries.
The event will also feature the Jaipur Architecture Festival, global stone technology forums, buyer-seller meets and design and innovation competitions for students and young professionals.
