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Govt to set up special dept for Pravasi Rajasthanis

Govt to set up special dept for Pravasi Rajasthanis

Time of India16-06-2025
Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Monday that his govt will organise a Pravasi Rajasthani Sammelan on Dec 10 in honour of the contributions of non-resident Rajasthanis, and also establish a new govt department for them.
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Directing officials to ensure the event's success, Sharma ordered that guidelines be issued to appoint additional district collectors as nodal officers in all districts to address issues related to non-resident Rajasthanis. This single point of contact will ensure prompt action on matters concerning non-residents and the CM said this should be monitored regularly.
Many non-resident Rajasthanis are set to participate in the one-day conference. Sharma said that in pursuit of the goal of 'Aapno Agrani Rajasthan', the cooperation of non-resident Rajasthanis should be sought to increase investments in the state. "Officials should maintain regular contact with non-resident Rajasthanis and encourage them to invest in the state," he said. TNN
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