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Rajasthan Cabinet Approves ₹350 Billion Industrial Policy Targeting MSMEs, One District One Product, & Defence Tech

Target:UPSC GS-IIIMPSCSSC GATeachingPrelims HighMains MediumStatic GK Link
22 May 2026
~2 min
Source: The Hindu
Key Data:$350 billion by 2028-29
Bodies:Rajasthan Cabinet
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What This Article Covers

1.The Rajasthan Cabinet approved a new industrial development policy focused on talent economy and private sector participation to build world-class industrial infrastructure.

2.The policy aims to boost the state's economy to $350 billion by 2028-29 and provides incentives for MSMEs, One District One Product, and export sectors.

3.It promotes industries based on cutting-edge technologies like semiconductors, data centers, and defense manufacturing, alongside traditional sectors like gems, textiles, tourism, and agro-processing.

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Rajasthan's new industrial policy aims to boost the state economy to $350 billion by 2028-29 by focusing on talent economy, private sector participation, and incentives for MSMEs, One District One Product, and export sectors. It targets cutting-edge technologies like semiconductors, data centers, and defense manufacturing.

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Target Economy Size$350 billion by 2028-29
Key Focus SectorsMSMEs, One District One Product, Export
Cutting-edge TechnologiesSemiconductors, Data Centers, Defence Manufacturing
Traditional Sectors PromotedGems & Jewellery, Textiles, Tourism, Handicrafts, Agro-processing, Dairy, Logistics
Cabinet Meeting Presided byChief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma
Ministers Announcing DetailsIndustries & Commerce Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat, Minister of State for Energy Heera Lal Nagar

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  • ›Target Economy Size: $350 billion by 2028-29
  • ›Key Focus Sectors: MSMEs, One District One Product, Export
  • ›Target this Data: $350 billion economy target by 2028-29
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Rajasthan Cabinet / State Industries & Commerce Department
  • ›Target this Scheme: One District One Product (ODOP)

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which ministry/department at the state level is primarily responsible for implementing the new industrial development policy mentioned in the news?

Q2Statement-basedMedium

Consider the following statements regarding Rajasthan's new industrial development policy:

1. It aims to boost the state's economy to $350 billion by 2028-29.

2. It focuses solely on traditional sectors like gems and textiles.

3. It promotes cutting-edge technologies including semiconductors and defense manufacturing.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricEasy

According to the news, what is the target size for Rajasthan's economy under the new industrial policy?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is a key strategic objective of Rajasthan's new industrial policy, as highlighted in the article?

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