PM Modi to inaugurate ‘Rising Rajasthan’  Investment Summit 2024 tomorrow

The ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit 2024 will kick start with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the Summit on Monday, December 09 in Jaipur. The Prime Minister, who is attending the summit as the Chief Guest, will also deliver the inaugural address and inaugurate the Rajasthan Global Business Expo. 

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will deliver the welcome speech and touch upon his Government’s agenda and growth engines that will contribute towards realising the goal of doubling the state’s economy to USD 350 billion in the next 5 years. The state government has already signed investment proposals worth more than Rs. 30 lakh crore in the run-up to ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Summit.

The inaugural session will also see the participation of top leadership of business conglomerates and diplomats including Kumar Mangalam Birla, Anil Agarwal, Gautam Adani, Anand Mahindra, Sanjiv Puri, Ajay S. Shriram, Keiichi ONO, Ambassador of Japan among others. Ministers, Ambassadors, and key Diplomats from the 32 countries will also join the inaugural event. 

A total of 8 Country Sessions and roundtables will also be organised during the three-day Summit to promote the partnership between the participating countries and Rajasthan. Among the 32 participating countries, the ones participating as ‘Summit Partner Countries’ include Denmark, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Malaysia, Spain, Cuba, Venezuela, Morrocco, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Nepal, Oman, Poland, and Thailand. The remaining countries that are participating in the Summit in different capacities include the USA, the UK, Germany, Australia, Indonesia, Egypt, Finland, Russia, Seychelles, Chad, Ecuador, Ghana, Iraq, Madagascar, Paraguay, and Zimbabwe.

The major highlights of the three-day summit, include the Non-Resident Rajasthani (NRR) conclave, the MSME Conclave, and 12 thematic sessions that will bring together experts, policymakers, and industry captains to dwell upon the major challenges, technological transformations, and emerging opportunities. The 12 thematic sessions will be organized on key topics including women entrepreneurship, manufacturing, water management and sustainability, sustainable energy, healthcare, sustainable mining, startups, education, sustainable finance, agri-business, tourism, infrastructure, and supply chain. These sessions will also emphasize Rajasthan's focus on leveraging innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity to foster economic growth and global competitiveness. The NRR conclave is scheduled to be held on Day 02 of the summit (December 10). While the MSME Conclave will be held on Day 03 of the Summit (December 11).

A major highlight of the summit will be the Rajasthan Global Business Expo, featuring thematic pavilions including the Rajasthan Pavilion, Country Pavilions, Startups Pavilion, and exhibits from the leading Indian and global business groups including leading Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs). The exhibition will not only spotlight Rajasthan's immense potential and existing strengths across sectors but also showcase the State’s progressive policies facilitating a conducive environment for the growth of businesses.