New department to connect the global Rajasthani diaspora with the progress of the state

The Rajasthan government on Wednesday (November 19, 2025) decided to set up a special department to connect the Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) settled in India and abroad with the development of the state. The department will provide a platform for dialogue and cooperation between the Rajasthani diaspora and the state government.

The state cabinet approved a proposal to set up the new department for national and international NRRs at a meeting at the Chief Minister’s office in Jaipur. Other decisions included the adoption of the global capacity centers policy and the establishment of a joint venture to build new coal-based thermal and solar power projects.

The department would prepare a policy framework to extend the benefits of government schemes to NRRs and strengthen their ties with the state, Industries Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting.

“Besides addressing their issues, the department will organize events and exchange programs for NRRS,” Mr Rathore said.

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma had announced the setting up of the new department at an NRR conclave held during the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit here in December 2024. The first Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas will also be observed in Jaipur on December 10, along with the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ partnership conclave, to leverage the expertise of the global diaspora in key sectors.

The Rajasthan Foundation has so far functioned as the state’s central arm for diaspora outreach. Mr Rathore said the adoption of the Global Capacity Centers policy would lead to the creation of over 200 GCCs by 2030, making Rajasthan a global innovation and investment hub and creating 1.50 lakh employment opportunities.

“Rajasthan will contribute significantly to the country’s USD 100 billion GCC market. Through this policy, the state government will develop cities like Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur as GCC hubs,” Mr Rathore said. The GCCs will receive a capital investment subsidy of 30% of the project cost and a land cost incentive of up to 50%.

Deputy Prime Minister Prem Chand Bairwa said that Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam and Singareni Collieries Company Limited would own 26% and 74% stake respectively in a new joint venture. It will set up an 800 MW coal-based thermal power project at a cost of ₹9,600 crore and a 1,500 MW solar project at a cost of ₹6,000 crore.