Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Rajasthan Woos Calcutta Business Diaspora for Industrial Growth
Rajasthan wants businesspeople in Calcutta to invest in the state where many of their families began.
Officials said Rajasthan has developed its infrastructure and offers opportunities for industry.
Many Rajasthani merchants have lived and worked in Bengal for nearly two centuries.
Business leaders said Calcutta is their workplace, while Rajasthan remains their ancestral home.
The Rajasthan Foundation is helping connect this community with Rajasthan’s development plans.
A special event called Pravasi Rajasthan Diwas will be held in Jaipur on December 10.
Last year’s event attracted participants from around the world and led to investment agreements.
This year’s event is expected to be larger and cover areas such as infrastructure, tourism and energy.
Rajasthan officials urged Calcutta’s Rajasthani business community to invest in the state’s industrial development.
The outreach preceded Pravasi Rajasthan Diwas, scheduled for December 10 in Jaipur.
Speakers highlighted Rajasthan’s infrastructure growth and investment opportunities across sectors.
Rajasthani business families in Bengal described continuing connections with their ancestral state.
The Rajasthan Foundation and Confederation of Indian Industry are supporting the upcoming investment-focused summit.
- Who
- Rajasthan’s minister, bureaucrats, the Rajasthan Foundation and business leaders from Calcutta’s Rajasthani community.
- What
- A campaign encouraging the business diaspora to invest in Rajasthan’s industrial and economic development.
- When
- The appeal was made on Monday; Pravasi Rajasthan Diwas is scheduled for December 10.
- Where
- The outreach took place in Calcutta, with the upcoming event planned in Jaipur.
- Why
- To connect Rajasthani-origin businesspeople with development and investment opportunities in Rajasthan.
- Upcoming event
- Pravasi Rajasthan Diwas will be held on December 10 in Jaipur.
- Government representative
- K.K. Vishnoi, Rajasthan’s minister of state for industry and commerce, promoted the initiative.
- Community history
- Rajasthani merchants have contributed to Bengal’s commerce, trade and finance for nearly two centuries.
- Previous event
- The first Pravasi Rajasthan Diwas drew global participation and secured investment deals.
- Investment sectors
- Earlier deals covered infrastructure, tourism and energy.
- Event partner
- The Confederation of Indian Industry is a partner in the upcoming summit.
- Community message
- Business leaders said their experience, enterprise and networks could support Rajasthan’s economic development.