TBM Staff - Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024, emphasising India’s global appeal as an investment hub. He credited the nation’s success to its robust democracy, thriving youth demography, and advancements in digital delivery. With investors and delegates from 32 countries, the summit highlighted India’s growing stature on the global stage.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced ambitious goals, including doubling the state’s GSDP to USD 350 billion in five years. He showcased INR 35 trillion worth of signed MoUs and highlighted his government’s efforts to improve the state’s ease of doing business with 10 new policies in its first year. The summit’s “Replete, Responsible, Ready” theme reflects its focus on sustainable growth and innovation.
Industrial leaders, including Kumar Mangalam Birla, Anand Mahindra, and Anil Agarwal, outlined their investment plans in Rajasthan, aligning with the summit’s agenda. Key sessions focus on critical sectors such as sustainable finance, women-led startups, water security, and inclusive tourism. International participation includes 32 countries, with 16 partner nations and 20 global organisations hosting eight country-specific sessions.
Modi congratulated the Rajasthan government on organising the summit, which also marked the launch of the Rajasthan Global Business Expo. Acknowledging Rajasthan’s critical role in India’s economic trajectory, the prime minister reiterated India’s commitment to fostering growth, creating jobs, and empowering states to reach their full potential.
