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A $12 billion investment in Rajasthan aims to strengthen the state’s industrial and energy capacities, while boosting employment and economic attractiveness.

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The state of Rajasthan, located in northwestern India, is set to receive a strategic industrial investment of $12 billion. This funding, confirmed during the Rising Rajasthan 2024 summit, aims to bolster the region’s energy and industrial infrastructure, consolidating its position in national and international large-scale projects.

Structuring projects

The allocated funds are distributed across several key axes designed to optimize the state’s industrial and energy capacities:

– Energy storage systems: Development of 1,200 MW installations designed to stabilize energy supply and meet the needs of key industrial sectors.
– Integrated industrial hubs: Located in strategic regions such as Jhalawar, Kota, and Barmer, these hubs will provide modern infrastructure to attract production companies.
– Energy transformation projects: These initiatives include the construction of industrial complexes optimized to minimize operating costs and maximize local production capacities.

An ambitious economic vision

Rajasthan, endowed with abundant natural resources and a strategic geographic position, is becoming a prime hub for investors. With more than $78 billion in cumulative investments, the state benefits from an attractive policy supported by the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024. This framework encourages tax exemptions and financial incentives for companies seeking to establish themselves in the region.

Political leaders have emphasized the importance of these projects for modernizing regional infrastructure and strengthening competitiveness on the international stage. These initiatives also allow India to consolidate its trade exchanges with key partners and diversify its industrial capacities.

Strategic impacts

With this investment, Rajasthan aims to create over one million jobs and attract international collaborations in industrial and energy sectors. These developments also reinforce the state’s economic autonomy while aligning its ambitions with international regulatory frameworks.

The government thus hopes to strengthen the state’s contribution to the national GDP and increase its role in global value chains, capitalizing on opportunities provided by modernized infrastructure and a favorable political environment.

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