On the initiative of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, the state government will organise the first-ever Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas on December 10 at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC). The event will bring together Rajasthanis settled across India and abroad on a single platform. More than 8,700 people have registered for the programme.
During the event, investment proposals worth ₹1 lakh crore will be grounded, and several new policies related to the Pravasi Rajasthani community and investment promotion will be unveiled.
High-Profile Dignitaries to Grace the Event
The programme will witness the presence of Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, and several Union Ministers including:
Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power, Housing & Urban Affairs
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Commerce & Industry
Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change
Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
State Industries Minister Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore and several other ministers and public representatives will also attend. Leading industrialists including Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal and Tata Power CEO & MD Praveer Sinha will also participate.
One-Day Programme: Dialogue, Sectoral Sessions and Cultural Evening
The one-day event will begin at 10 AM with the inaugural session, followed by Pravasi Rajasthani Dialogue and sectoral sessions on key areas including industry, energy, water, mining, education, tourism and healthcare. Experts will deliberate on Rajasthan’s evolving industrial ecosystem and future investment opportunities.
Outstanding contributors from various sectors will be honoured with the Pravasi Rajasthani Samman. A cultural programme showcasing Rajasthan’s rich heritage will conclude the day in the evening.
Participation from 26 Rajasthan Chapters
Office-bearers from all 26 Rajasthan Chapters will participate. This includes 12 international chapters from:
Munich (Germany), Nairobi (Kenya), Dubai (UAE), Singapore, Doha (Qatar), Tokyo (Japan), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Melbourne (Australia), Kampala (Uganda), Kathmandu (Nepal), London (UK), and New York (USA)
Additionally, 14 domestic chapters from Delhi, Ranchi, Guwahati, Pune, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Surat, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata and Coimbatore will also be present.
Over 10 New Policies to Be Launched
Under Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma’s leadership, the Rajasthan government is systematically working to implement investment proposals on the ground. Under the Rising Rajasthan initiative, MoUs worth ₹35 lakh crore were signed earlier, out of which ₹7 lakh crore have already been implemented. With the fresh ₹1 lakh crore ground-breaking on December 10, the total implemented investment will touch ₹8 lakh crore.
More than 10 new policies, including the Pravasi Rajasthani Policy, will also be unveiled to strengthen Rajasthan’s position as a top investment destination.
‘Pragati Path’ Exhibition to Showcase Development Journey
A special ‘Pragati Path’ themed exhibition will be organised at the venue to showcase Rajasthan’s development journey through panels and video films highlighting government achievements. The exhibition aims to familiarise the diaspora and investors with the state’s progress under the theme “Growing Rajasthan – Our Rajasthan.”
Key Decisions for Better Coordination with the Diaspora
To strengthen engagement with Pravasi Rajasthanis, the government has taken several major steps including:
Declaration of Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas
Formation of a new department for diaspora welfare
Launch of a new Pravasi Rajasthani Policy
Establishment of Single Point Contacts in every district
Appointment of Additional District Collectors as nodal officers for grievance redressal
First Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas After CM’s Announcement
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma had announced during the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit’s Pravasi Rajasthani Conclave last year that December 10 would be celebrated every year as Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas. This year marks the first official observance of the event. Pre-meet activities have already been held in Hyderabad, Surat and Kolkata, along with a Tourism Pre-Meet.
