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Reset and Rise: Rajasthan’s May Shift
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From the Editor’s Desk: Straight Talk, No Chaser
Rajasthan’s economic landscape in May was shaped by two contrasting forces: strategic reforms for long-term growth and systemic challenges that threaten to undercut progress. The most critical policy concern during the month stemmed from bureaucratic instability, marked by frequent administrative transfers across departments, including RIICO. This inconsistency has weakened institutional continuity and hampered investor confidence. The absence of stable leadership and coordination has delayed project clearances, complicated MoU implementation and increased the cost of doing business, deterring both domestic and global investors.
Despite these challenges, reform efforts gained momentum. The government launched eight new schemes, including the Mukhyamantri Laghu Udyog Protsahan Yojana, MSME Act, and a One-Stop-Shop System, all aimed at reducing compliance burdens and boosting industrial activity. In a positive signal of local engagement, over 100 entrepreneurs participated in an investment workshop in Jhalawar.
May also witnessed stronger stakeholder alignment. The Hotel Federation met with Deputy CM Diya Kumari to discuss tourism revival strategies, while exporters from gems, jewellery, and textiles sectors called for support to remain competitive amid rising costs.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma reiterated the goal of building a ₹350bn economy by 2030, stressing the importance of timely MoU execution and land allocation. National developments, from NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index to PM Modi’s call for stronger Centre-State synergy, reinforced this urgency.
Infrastructure development received a boost with ₹6,050 crore approved for power transmission and clearances granted for new airports in Bhiwadi and Kota. However, land rights concerns from green energy projects and ongoing border tensions affecting tourism exposed the fragile undercurrents of Rajasthan’s growth narrative.
May 2025 showed signs of meaningful movement, but highlighted that consistency and accountability are essential for lasting transformation.
Varidhi Singh
Editor
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 Frequent transfers create instability, reduce efficiency, and may discourage potential investors. Inconsistent leadership in agencies, such as RIICO can delay project approvals and implementation, ultimately deterring businesses from investing in the state. |
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Rajasthan’s Sectoral Growth
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निवेश कार्यशाला: झालावाड़ में 100 से अधिक उद्यमियों ने सरकारी योजनाओं की जानकारी ली
 झालावाड़ में हुई इस कार्यशाला में निवेशकों को उद्योग विभाग, जिला प्रशासन और रीको द्वारा चलाई जा रही योजनाओं की विस्तार से जानकारी दी गई। स्थानीय उद्यमियों ने अवसरों में गहरी रुचि दिखाई। |
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राजस्थान में औद्योगिक निवेश के लिए खुले नए द्वार
 राज्य सरकार ने औद्योगिक निवेश को बढ़ावा देने के लिए एक साथ 8 योजनाएं शुरू कीं, जिनमें "मुख्यमंत्री लघु उद्योग प्रोत्साहन योजना", "नई निवेश प्रोत्साहन नीति", "एमएसएमई अधिनियम" और "वन स्टॉप शॉप प्रणाली" शामिल हैं। इनसे निवेश प्रक्रिया को सरल और पारदर्शी बनाने की दिशा में कदम बढ़ाया गया है। |
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Rajasthan’s MSMEs Go Digital with Government Support
 With government-led digitisation initiatives, Rajasthan’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are transitioning to tech-driven operations, enhancing their competitiveness, expanding market reach, and strengthening operational resilience through improved capacity building and digital infrastructure. |
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Gems, Textiles Sectors Seek SOPs from Rajasthan Government
 Sector bodies have urged the Rajasthan government to introduce special incentives to help counter rising input costs and sustain export competitiveness in gems, jewellery, and textiles. |
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होटल फेडरेशन ने राजस्थान पर्यटन को बढ़ावा देने के लिए उपमुख्यमंत्री से की बैठक
 होटल फेडरेशन ने राजस्थान की उपमुख्यमंत्री से मुलाकात कर पर्यटन पुनरुत्थान की रणनीतियों पर चर्चा की, जिसमें आयोजनों को बढ़ावा देना, नियमों को सरल बनाना और निवेशक अनुकूल आतिथ्य पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र बनाना शामिल है। |
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Rajasthan to Launch Film Production Policy
 Rajasthan plans a new film policy offering production incentives and simplified clearances to promote heritage-based shoots and generate local employment in creative industries. |
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Rajasthan Tourism Faces War-Led Cancellations
 Tensions in the border are impacting Rajasthan’s tourism with cancellations increasing. It took four years to recover from the previous pandemic shock, and it is urging the government for timely policy support. |
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Policy & Investment Climate
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Timely MoU Execution Key to US$350bn Goal in Rajasthan
 CM Sharma stressed that achieving Rajasthan’s US$350bn economy goal hinges on executing signed MoUs quickly. It was instructed to district collectors to facilitate expeditious land allocation for proposed projects and conduct on-site inspections with investors to showcase available land options.
NITI Aayog Charts Support Plan for Medium Enterprises
 NITI Aayog has released a focused roadmap for medium enterprises, aimed to enhance finance, digitisation, and growth-oriented support systems to help bridge MSMEs and large corporations effectively.
CEA: Trust. Deregulation Vital for Economic Growth
 India’s Chief Economic Adviser emphasised a governance model rooted in trust and deregulation. Key areas include energy transition through power sector reforms, AI’s impact on employment among others.
States Ranked on Investment Friendliness Index
 NITI Aayog's index benchmarks states on deregulation, cooperative federalism, and reforms. Rajasthan shows promise, reinforcing its positioning as a competitive investment destination through continued ease-of-doing-business efforts.
PM: States Must Match Centre’s Dev Speed, Pitches Unity
 PM Modi called on states to align with the Centre’s pace of development, emphasising cooperative governance, faster project execution, and joint accountability for national economic progress.
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Manufacturing Investment Delay Hits to 5-Year High
 Manufacturing project gestation periods have reached a five-year high, indicating delayed implementation despite policy reforms, highlighting the need for further improvements in regulatory efficiency and project execution.
FDI Inflows to Rise, says DPIIT Secretary at CII summit
 At the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) summit, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) projected increasing FDI inflows due to continued policy reforms, sectoral incentives, and India's sustained growth as a global investment destination.
Scindia: Apple India Manufacturing Push Makes Sense
 Jyotiraditya Scindia endorsed Apple’s manufacturing expansion in India, citing its economic logic and alignment with India’s strategy to localise value chains and strengthen electronics exports.
India Opens Govt Procurement to UK Under FTA
 Under the India-UK FTA, British firms can now access Indian government procurement, expand market opportunities and reinforce the bilateral partnership through transparent and reciprocal trade arrangements.
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Infrastructure & Energy Development
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New Airports Cleared for Rajasthan, Odisha
 The Ministry’s approval for new airports in Bhiwadi and Kota is set to enhance regional air connectivity and stimulate economic activity in Rajasthan through tourism, trade, and infrastructure development.
Green Energy vs Survival: Rajasthan’s Forest Dilemma
 Renewable energy expansion in Rajasthan risks displacing forest communities, raising serious concerns about land rights, ecological balance, and the sustainability of large solar park developments in tribal regions.
Forest Panel to Review Nod for Rajasthan Nuclear Plant
 A Forest Advisory Panel is reviewing a proposal for a new nuclear power plant in Rajasthan, potentially adding a clean energy source amid regulatory and environmental consideration.
RERC Approves ₹6050 Crore Investment Plan For Rajasthan’s Power Transmission In FY25-26
 The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has cleared a significant investment plan for expanding Rajasthan’s transmission infrastructure, crucial for supporting its growing renewable energy capacity and improving regional power distribution efficiency.
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