Pravasi Rajasthani Meet

Context: 

 In December 2024, during the ‘Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit’, the State Government of Rajasthan formally declared that ‘Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas’ (Non-Resident Rajasthani Day) would be celebrated annually on December 10. In pursuance of this declaration, a series of Pravasi Rajasthani Meets was initiated, with the inaugural event commencing in Hyderabad on September 26, 2025.

Objectives : The primary objectives of these meets are:

• To strengthen the relationship between Rajasthan and its global diaspora.
• To celebrate the achievements of the diaspora.
• To showcase opportunities for investment and social contribution.
• To foster a spirit of community and collaboration.
• To establish a common platform for the diaspora to contribute to the State’s development and prosperity.

Note: A Single Point of Contact has been established in every district of the State for the family members of Non-Resident Rajasthanis, and an Additional District Collector has been designated as the Nodal Officer in each district for the resolution of their issues.

Schedule of Upcoming Pravasi Rajasthani Meets

Partner : The aforementioned programs shall be organised in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Pravasi Rajasthani Meet (September 26, 2025) : Hyderabad

• The Chief Minister of Rajasthan addressed the ‘First Pravasi Rajasthani Meet’ held at Hotel Taj Krishna, Hyderabad, on September 26, 2025.
• The Chief Minister announced that the first Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas would be held in Jaipur on December 10, 2025.
• The poster for JITO (Jain International Trade Organisation) Connect-2025 was unveiled during the event.

Rajasthan Foundation:

• The Rajasthan Foundation was established on March 30, 2001, under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
• The Foundation has established a total of 26 Chapters (Centers) to date, comprising 14 in India and 12 overseas.
• Chapter: A Chapter is an assistance centre established by the Rajasthan Foundation for NRRs (Non-Resident Rajasthanis) residing in a local area, such as a metropolitan city and its vicinity, or any other city within India or abroad. These are governed by the Rajasthan Foundation (Chapter Establishment and Functioning) Guidelines, 2013.

Practice Question

1. Q) Consider the following statements:
2. The series of Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas 2025 commenced from Hyderabad on September 26, 2025.
3. The Rajasthan Foundation was established in the year 2003.
4. A total of 28 Chapters have been established by the Rajasthan Foundation till date.
5. The first Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas was celebrated on December 10, 2024.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(1) Only (A)

(2) Only (A) and (B)

(3) Only (A) and (C)

(4) Only (A) and (D)

Ans: (1) Only (A)