Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Rajasthan CM Encourages Bengal Industrialists with Rajasthani Roots to Invest in Home State
The leader of Rajasthan, Bhajan Lal Sharma, went to Kolkata to talk to business people who have family from Rajasthan.
He told them that Rajasthan is a great place to start new businesses because it's developing quickly and has good policies.
He asked them to invest in Rajasthan, just like some have already started doing.
He mentioned that Rajasthan is improving things like electricity and water supply to help businesses.
Some business leaders said they are already investing and are happy with the support from the Rajasthan government.
Sharma invited them to an event in Jaipur on December 10th to celebrate people from Rajasthan who have achieved success around the world and to encourage more investment.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma urged industrialists with Rajasthani roots in Bengal to invest in their home state.
Sharma highlighted Rajasthan's favourable business climate, expanding infrastructure, and policy measures to improve electricity and water availability.
He encouraged business leaders to set up ventures in Rajasthan, suggesting they compare profitability with their Bengal-based units.
Key sectors promoted for investment include tourism, textiles, mining, renewable energy, and petrochemicals.
Rajasthan attracted ₹35 lakh crore in investment proposals at the 'Rising Rajasthan' summit, with about 20% of projects initiated.
- Who
- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and industrialists with Rajasthani roots in Bengal
- What
- A roadshow urging investment in Rajasthan and highlighting the state's business climate and development initiatives.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Calcutta (Kolkata)
- Why
- To encourage industrialists with ancestral ties to Rajasthan to invest in their home state, strengthening ties between their current place of work and their place of origin.
Industrialists' Perspective
Rajasthan Government's Pitch
Investment Focus
Industrialists' Perspective
While acknowledging opportunities, industrialists like Shashwat Goenka of RP-SG Group are already making significant investments and planning further expansion in Rajasthan, indicating existing engagement.
Rajasthan Government's Pitch
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma is actively seeking new investments and urging industrialists with Rajasthani roots to establish ventures in the state, highlighting its favourable business climate and infrastructure.
Government Support
Industrialists' Perspective
Industrialists like Umesh Chowdhary have noted receiving substantial support from the new administration, with previous issues being resolved, suggesting a positive working relationship.
Rajasthan Government's Pitch
The Rajasthan government, under CM Sharma, is implementing policy measures to overcome challenges like electricity and water availability, aiming to create an even more conducive environment for businesses.
- Chief Minister
- Bhajan Lal Sharma
- Event
- Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas Roadshow
- Location
- Calcutta (Kolkata)
- Date
- Tuesday
- Rajasthan Investment Summit
- ₹35 lakh crore investment proposals attracted in 2024
- Initiated Projects from Summit
- Around 20%
- RP-SG Group Plans
- Large investments in Rajasthan in the next five years
