Over 8,700 to gather as Rajasthan hosts first Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas

Rajasthan will celebrate its first-ever Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas at the Jaipur Exhibition Convention Centre (JECC) on 10th December, bringing together more than 8,700 Non-Resident Rajasthanis and industrialists who have registered to be part of this landmark occasion organised under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma.

The event has been envisioned to strengthen the bond between Rajasthan and its global diaspora by inviting them to Connect, Collaborate, and Contribute to the state’s ambitious goal of becoming a $350 billion economy by 2030, a vision that CM Sharma has been championing through diaspora outreach programmes held in Hyderabad, Surat, and Kolkata ahead of main event, where he declared, “We have drawn up an action plan towards becoming a 350 billion dollar economy in the next five years, and I invite you all to be a part of this historic growth story of Rising Rajasthan.”

To translate this vision into action, the programme will feature sectorial sessions engaging diaspora members, industry leaders, and policymakers across Industry, Tourism, Education, Healthcare, and Water Resources, while an exclusive NRR Roundtable will provide an interactive platform for Non-Resident Rajasthanis to discuss investment opportunities and share their global expertise — an initiative aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision that aims to transform Rajasthan’s diaspora network into a strategic force driving sustainable development.

Laying the institutional foundation for this engagement, the state cabinet recently approved the Non-Resident Rajasthani (NRR) Policy-2025, which establishes an NRR Investment Facilitation Cell along with Investment Liaison Officers and Advisory Councils comprising overseas experts and business leaders, complemented by a dedicated Non-Resident Rajasthani Department with the Additional District Collector appointed as nodal officer in every district to assist NRR families, while the Rajasthan Foundation now operates 26 chapters worldwide including in New York, London, and Riyadh to maintain this global connect.

The event will also be witnessing the announcement of Pravasi Rajasthani Samman Awards honouring distinguished diaspora members for their achievements in business, science, art, philanthropy, and social service, with thirty-three eminent personalities attending as state guests at a venue thoughtfully designed to reflect Rajasthan’s rich culture and heritage through a ‘Progress Path’ showcasing the state Government’s achievements and folk art-inspired souvenirs that will ensure Pravasi Rajasthanis carry home fond memories of their homeland before the celebrations continue with the Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave on December 11-12.

The event has been envisioned to strengthen the bond between Rajasthan and its global diaspora