Jaipur : Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday unveiled 9 new policies to give impetus to the all-round development of the state in a function organized at the Chief Minister’s Office in the capital Jaipur. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that these policies are an important step towards making Rajasthan the leading state of the country.
This will not only attract investment but will also provide employment opportunities to lakhs of youth. Innovations and new experiments have been included in these policies, which will ensure economic progress, prosperity and employment generation of the state.
Policies: New chapter of development of the state
The Chief Minister further said that apart from being a roadmap for our state, these policies are also an important basis for the increase in investment coming in the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit. This is a new chapter for the development of the state, through which it will help in creating an investment friendly environment in the state and achieving the goal of doubling the economy of the state. Calling upon industrialists and investors to become partners in the development journey of the state, he said that our resolve is for ‘Developed Rajasthan’ and these policies reflect our commitment in that direction.
MSME policy will give a boost to small scale industries
The Chief Minister said that Rajasthan MSME Policy-2024 will enable the micro, small and medium enterprises of the state to compete in the global market. This will provide assistance to MSMEs in additional interest subsidy on loans, technical upgradation and quality certification. Along with this, the new policy brought to promote exports will help exporters in documentation, technical upgradation and participation in international events. This will reduce logistics costs and Rajasthan’s products will be able to gain recognition at the global level.
One District-One Product (ODOP) Policy
The CM further said that the ODOP policy has been brought to promote the specific products and crafts of the districts of the state. Due to which the income of artisans, craftsmen, farmers and product manufacturers will increase. With the help of this policy, integrated infrastructure will be developed for ODOP products and they will also get various types of financial assistance.
Handicrafts will get encouragement from Cluster Development Scheme
The Chief Minister said that the productivity and quality of artisans and small scale industries will be improved through cluster based development in the state. Through this, the productivity, quality and efficiency of handicrafts, handloom and MSME sectors in the state will be increased and they will be developed in line with the global market.
AVGC & XR Policy New Technology
The Chief Minister said that AVGC & XR Policy-2024 is being implemented with the aim of making Rajasthan a leader in the field of animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality. This policy will encourage the local talents of the state. Also, Atal Innovation Studio and Accelerator will be set up to promote innovation in this sector.
New tourism unit policy will increase employment
CM said that tourism industry has an important contribution in the economy of the state. Rajasthan Tourism Unit Policy-2024 has been brought to give a new direction to tourism in the state. Through this policy, establishment of tourism units in the private sector has been encouraged by attracting investors and entrepreneurs related to tourism.
Integrated Clean Energy Policy
The Chief Minister said that the state is a leading state in the production of renewable energy and there are unlimited possibilities of solar energy and wind energy. Along with MoUs worth Rs 2 lakh 24 thousand crore in the energy sector, the state government signed investment agreements worth more than Rs 6.5 lakh crore in the energy sector in the Rising Rajasthan Pre Summit.
New Mineral Policy Revenue Increase
CM said that Rajasthan is one of the major mineral producing states of the country. There are reserves of 82 types of minerals, out of which 58 are being mined on a commercial scale. Through the new mineral policy, a target has been set to increase the share of mineral sector in the state’s GDP from the current 3.4 percent to 5 percent by 2029-30 and to 8 percent by 2046-47.
Use of M-Send will get a boost in the state
The Chief Minister said that Rajasthan M-Sand Policy-2024 has been implemented to promote the use of M-Sand instead of gravel in construction works. This will promote the use of M-Sand and environmental protection in the state and will reduce the construction cost. Along with this, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said in the conference organized at CMO that we will provide electricity during the day till 2027. Moving forward in this direction. The government had also sought suggestions from the public to make nine new policies. Regarding which new policies have been brought in different sectors.
