- Rajasthan Petrochemical Zone emerging as a major centre for employment generation and revenue mobilisation
- Industrial development in Rajasthan gaining unprecedented momentum
- Industrial units to commence operations within six months of allotment
- World-class facilities to be developed for investors in the state: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma
Jaipur, November 2026 : Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that the Rajasthan Petrochemical Zone was emerging as a major centre for employment generation and revenue mobilisation, while also taking the state's industrial economy to new heights. He said that the establishment of a larger number of petrochemical-based industrial units in the zone should be encouraged and effective efforts should be made to ensure the manufacturing and utilisation of petrochemical products within the state itself.
He said that Rajasthan had immense potential for industrial development. Industrial activities were gaining unprecedented momentum through the efforts of the State Government. The planned development of the Petrochemical Zone would create further opportunities for investment in the state.
The Chief Minister was chairing a high-level meeting on Saturday to review the development of the Rajasthan Petrochemical Zone, industrial investment and the opportunities available in the sector. He directed officials to complete all processes related to the development of the zone within stipulated timelines and develop it as an attractive industrial destination for investors. He made it clear that the allotment of industrial plots should not remain merely a formal exercise; actual industrial activities must also commence on the allotted plots within the prescribed timeframe.
Chief Minister Issues Strict Directions to Officials
During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed officials to ensure that the process of allotting industrial plots in the Rajasthan Petrochemical Zone was completed within the next three months. He further directed that the establishment and commencement of operations of industrial units must be ensured within six months of allotment.
He also instructed officials to expedite the allotment of the remaining available plots through auction and issue notices to allottees who had been allotted plots earlier but had not commenced industrial activities. He said that industrial land must be utilised for actual manufacturing activities and that plots should not remain unutilised for an indefinite period in the name of investment.
Ensure Local Manufacturing and Utilisation of Petrochemical Products
The Chief Minister said that the Petrochemical Zone should be developed in such a manner that products obtained from the refinery could be utilised by various industrial units within the state itself. This would promote local manufacturing and create opportunities to improve the cost structure and supply arrangements of industries.
He directed officials to assess the possibilities of using petrochemical products in the manufacturing of cement, pipes and various other products. He also emphasised the need for a detailed study of the existing demand and consumption of these products in the state, along with future industrial requirements.
He further directed that meetings be organised with entrepreneurs already operating in the region and representatives of the concerned industrial units. Their requirements, demands and suggestions should be discussed, and necessary action taken to address their concerns. This would help integrate local industries with the zone and develop a strong industrial ecosystem.
Organise Investors' Meeting to Attract Greater Investment
The Chief Minister directed officials to organise an investors' meeting in Balotra to attract maximum investment in the Rajasthan Petrochemical Zone and promote industrial production at the local level.
He said that investors should be able to benefit from the by-products available from the refinery. Accordingly, refinery officials were directed to take necessary steps to make these by-products available at concessional rates to investors establishing industrial units locally.
Ensure Effective Implementation of Investment Promotion Schemes
The Chief Minister directed officials to maintain regular interaction with investors and organise investment summits from time to time. He emphasised the effective implementation of the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme, Plug and Play facilities and other investment promotion schemes.
He said that the benefits of these schemes should reach the maximum number of investors and entrepreneurs, and difficulties faced in establishing industrial units should be resolved.
The Chief Minister said that the development of the Rajasthan Petrochemical Zone could prove significant in establishing new industries, promoting local manufacturing, expanding investment and creating new employment opportunities in the state. All concerned departments should work in coordination to ensure the timely achievement of the prescribed targe
Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Akhil Arora, along with officials from the Bureau of Investment Promotion, Rajasthan Industrial Development and Investment Corporation, Industries Department and other concerned departments, attended the meeting. Officials of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited joined the meeting through video conferencing.
