Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], December 10 (ANI): Rajasthan Minister Sanjay Sharma on Wednesday praised the efforts of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma at the Pravasi Rajasthani Divas, highlighting the success of the Rising Rajasthan initiative. MoUs worth Rs 35,000 crores were signed, with Rs 8,000 crores already fructified and projects underway.
Speaking to ANI, Sanjay Sharma said, “First of all, I want to thank and congratulate Bhajanlal Sharma ji for this. During Rising Rajasthan, MoUs worth Rs 35,000 crores were signed; Rs 8,000 crores have already come to fruition, and work has begun. Earlier, Pravasi (non-resident) people of Rajasthan used to be invited for investment, but after the announcement made last year, this year we are seeing the grand celebration. Pravasi Rajasthani from all over the country have been invited.”
He further said that Pravasi Rajasthanis are making the state proud globally. “This initiative aims to boost Rajasthan’s economy, leveraging its rich resources and strategic location. The state government is working to create a favourable business environment, attract investment, and promote entrepreneurship. Youth of Rajasthan will get employment, and Rajasthan will emerge as an economically prosperous state of the country.”
State Minister Kirodi Lal Meena said the event is aimed at attracting all Rajasthanis living outside the state. “The infrastructure in Rajasthan has improved a lot. Be it roads or electricity, the state has become self-sufficient. This event is designed to attract all Rajasthanis living outside the state. Our Pravasi brothers will invest in the state,” he added.
State Union Minister Gautam Kumar Dak congratulated Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma for organising the event. Speaking to ANI, he said, “I want to congratulate the Chief Minister for organising this. He made an announcement last year that we would be celebrating Pravasi Rajasthani Divas on 10th December and invite all our Pravasi brothers and sisters across the world to come to Rajasthan and play their role in the development of the state.”
Rajasthan State Finance Commission member Arun Chaturvedi said the event would accelerate the development of the state. “This Pravasi Rajasthani Divas shows that the government is committed to the development of the state in all sectors, be it infrastructure, renewable energy, education,” he said.
Earlier, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma addressed a public gathering at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC) for the maiden 2025 Pravasi Rajasthani Day celebrations, asserting that the government is working to resolve water-related issues across the state. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, work is underway across Rajasthan for water. I also want to tell you that yesterday we launched the ‘Bhumi Se Matrabhoomi’ campaign,” he said.
He extended gratitude to CR Patil, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, for installing over 16,000 tube wells across villages in Rajasthan, noting the government’s progress in the energy sector as well. “I want to thank PM Modi and Minister CR Patil for the decision to install four or five recharge tube wells in every village in Rajasthan, and our work is progressing. More than 16,000 tube wells have been installed. This will certainly increase our groundwater reserves. Similarly, our government is continuously working in the energy sector,” he added.
Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Bhupender Yadav, and Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria also graced the event.
The Pravasi Rajasthani Day has been organised in Jaipur to strengthen ties between the Karmabhoomi and Janmabhoomi of Rajasthanis living worldwide. Earlier, on October 28, CM Bhajanlal Sharma said the day would celebrate the achievements of Rajasthanis and further strengthen their connection to their homeland. “This day will serve as a dedicated platform to celebrate the achievements of Pravasi Rajasthanis and deepen their connection with their homeland,” he said, inviting all Pravasi Rajasthanis to actively participate.
Bhajanlal Sharma noted that Pravasi Rajasthanis have significantly contributed to the economic development of West Bengal and commended them for preserving Rajasthan’s culture across generations. He also highlighted that the Rajasthan Foundation (RF) currently has 26 chapters operating across various states and countries worldwide.
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