Small-scale industries vital for nation-building, says CM Sharma
CM Bhajanlal Sharma highlights the role of MSMEs in nation-building and outlines Rajasthan's massive industrial investment push.
Addressing an entrepreneurs’ conference organised by Laghu Udyog Bharati in Pali, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma emphasized that while small-scale industries may be modest in size, their impact on nation-building and employment generation is immense. He noted that micro and small-scale industries serve as a lifeline for providing job opportunities to youth, women, and residents in villages, hamlets, and towns.
Empowering Local Entrepreneurs
The Chief Minister highlighted how national campaigns like ‘Make in India’, ‘Vocal for Local’, and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ have revitalized small entrepreneurs, artisans, and traders. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these initiatives have helped local products reach global markets, contributing to India's rise as a leading global economy.
Sharma urged entrepreneurs to tap into Rajasthan's specific strengths by establishing processing units based on local resources and agricultural produce. To facilitate this, he assured that the state government is committed to providing the fundamental pillars of industry: land, water, and electricity.
Strengthening Infrastructure and Resources
The Chief Minister detailed several major strides taken to improve resource availability in the state:
- Water Security: Significant progress has been made through the Ramjal Setu Link Project, the Yamuna Water Agreement, the Narmada Water Agreement, and the Kishau Multipurpose Project. Additionally, the Gang Canal and the Som-Kamla-Amba scheme are strengthening irrigation and drinking water supplies.
- Power Supply: Rajasthan is moving toward self-reliance in power generation, with a specific target to provide daytime electricity to farmers across all districts by 2027.
- Industrial Land: Following the ‘Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit’, ground-level work has begun on investments exceeding Rs 9 lakh crore. RIICO has already allotted land to over 3,000 MoU holders, with construction underway at more than 800 industrial units.
A Pro-Business Policy Environment
Sharma described Rajasthan as a "double-engine" government that is actively fostering an environment conducive to investment and trade. He pointed to the ‘Panch Gaurav’ initiative, which aims to bring unique products from every district to the mainstream market.
To simplify operations, the government has introduced several digital and policy-driven reforms:
- Transparency: The ‘Raj Udyog Mitra’ and ‘Raj Nivesh’ portals have made the single-window system more transparent.
- New Policies: The state has introduced 37 new policies to ease the process of doing business, including the Semiconductor Policy-2026, Aerospace and Defence Policy-2026, and the Logistics Policy-2025.
- MSME Support: Significant projects have been approved under the Rajasthan MSME Policy-2024 and the Rajasthan Integrated Cluster Development Scheme.
Focus on the Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar Hub
The Chief Minister identified the Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar industrial region as a cornerstone of the state's industrial vision. To transform this area into a major national industrial and logistics hub, work orders worth Rs 370 crore have been issued for infrastructure and electrical development across 641 hectares in Phase-A of the region. This development is further supported by the ‘Rajasthan Textile and Apparel Policy-2025’.