December 4th 2025.
Jaipur: On Wednesday, the state government of Rajasthan gave its approval to three major policies aimed at boosting investment, improving the business environment, and strengthening the tourism sector. The state cabinet, which was chaired by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, discussed and approved the Rajasthan Jan Vishwas Ordinance, 2025; the Non-Resident Rajasthani Policy-2025; the Rajasthan Trade Promotion Policy-2025; and the Rajasthan Tourism Policy-2025.
During the cabinet meeting, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel and Food and Civil Supplies Minister Sumit Godara spoke to reporters about the proposed policies. They highlighted that the Jan Vishwas Ordinance aims to remove imprisonment penalties for minor and technical violations in 11 state laws and instead impose monetary fines. This move is based on the Centre's Jan Vishwas Act, 2023 and is expected to reduce litigation and improve the ease of living and doing business in the state.
Under the proposed changes, penalties will replace jail terms for offences such as grazing cattle on forest land, procedural lapses by industrial units receiving state assistance, and violations under the Jaipur Water Supply and Sewerage Board Act. Patel also mentioned that these amendments will particularly benefit forest-dependent communities and small industries that were penalized earlier for procedural lapses.
Godara then went on to discuss the Non-Resident Rajasthani Policy-2025, which aims to strengthen social, cultural, and economic ties with the Rajasthani diaspora worldwide. The policy proposes the establishment of an NRR Investment Facilitation Cell with liaison officers to coordinate proposals and conduct outreach programs for the diaspora. It also includes the appointment of investment coordinators in Rajasthan Foundation chapters and the formation of advisory councils of overseas experts and business leaders to prepare investment roadmaps for different sectors. The state will also celebrate a "Pravasi Rajasthani Day" and introduce awards to honor the contributions of the diaspora.
Another policy approved by the cabinet is the Rajasthan Trade Promotion Policy-2025, which aims to provide small traders with similar opportunities as large retailers and e-commerce platforms. It focuses on strengthening retail and wholesale trade, improving credit access, promoting MSMEs, encouraging investment, and easing compliance requirements. The government will also look into relaxing some provisions under the Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments Act to simplify business operations.
The Rajasthan Tourism Policy-2025 also received approval from the cabinet, with a focus on private sector investment, infrastructure development, digital services, safety, connectivity, and skill development. The policy proposes the establishment of special tourism zones in select districts, single-window clearance for tourism projects, PPP-based development, new tourism circuits, and various initiatives such as projection mapping, light-and-sound shows, prepaid taxi booths, e-vehicle tours, and a Rajasthan Travel Card. Additionally, the policy aims to strengthen the tourist safety framework by establishing a 24x7 call centre, tourist assistance force, and panic-button-based systems.
The cabinet also approved the free allotment of 15 acres of land for the Kishangarh airport, which will allow the installation of a 900-metre approach-lighting system needed for single-side operations of larger aircraft. This will improve the safety of aircraft movements during fog and at night and is expected to boost tourism and industrial growth in the state.
Other key decisions made during the cabinet meeting include the extension of the deadline to apply for compassionate appointments for dependents of deceased government employees from 90 days to 180 days. The state government has clarified that the information provided is from a syndicated feed and nothing has been changed except the headline.
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