Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma attends Pravasi Rajasthani Day 2025 celebrations

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], December 10 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, on Wednesday, arrived at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC) for the maiden 2025 Pravasi Rajasthani Day celebrations.
Along with him, Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, and Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Bhupender Yadav also graced the event.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Governor of Punjab Gulab Chand Kataria are also expected to be present at the event.
The inaugural session will include prominent figures from the country's industrial sector, including Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal, Piramal Group Chairman Ajay Piramal, and Tata Power CEO and MD Praveer Sinha, who will share their views on investment in Rajasthan, industrial opportunities, and the state government's reforms.
The program will witness the groundbreaking ceremony for new investment proposals (MoUs) worth Rs. 1 lakh crore.
The Pravasi Rajasthani Day has been organised in Jaipur on December 10 to strengthen the ties between the Karmabhoomi and Janmabhoomi of Rajasthanis living around the world.
Earlier, on October 28, CM Bhajanlal Sharma, while addressing the Pravasi Rajasthani Meet in Kolkata, said that the day would celebrate the achievements of Rajasthanis to further strengthen their connection to their homeland.
"This day will serve as a dedicated platform to celebrate the achievements of Pravsi Rajasthanis and deepen their connection with their homeland," CM Sharma said. He invited all Pravasi Rajasthanis to actively participate in the upcoming Pravasi Rajasthani Divas.
Bhajan Lal Sharma stated that Pravasi Rajasthanis have made a significant contribution to the economic development of West Bengal. The Chief Minister commended the Pravasi Rajasthani community for preserving Rajasthan's culture from generation to generation, saying their achievements are inspiring for the state's youth and future generations. He noted that the Rajasthan Foundation (RF) currently has 26 chapters operating in various states and countries around the world.
Chief Minister Sharma said that Rajasthan has emerged as the country's leading textile hub, with over 1,500 factories operating. The state is the largest producer of polyester, viscose yarn, cotton, and wool, and ranks fourth in cotton production.
The Rajasthan CM further noted that the state ranks first in India in the field of solar energy with an installed capacity of 34,555 MW. He added that land has recently been allotted for renewable energy projects with a capacity of 17 GW, demonstrating Rajasthan's leadership in sustainable development.
The Pravasi Rajasthani Day celebrations are held at JECC in Sitapura, Jaipur, today. (ANI)