'Padharo Thare Desh': CM Urges NRRs to Participate in Rajasthan Development
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma interacts with Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur on October 16
UdaipurTimes, Oct 17, 2026 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma interacted with Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur on Friday, October 16, applauding their monumental contributions toward the growth of the State and the Nation. The CM said that alongside "Padharo Mhare Desh", we now need to carry forward the spirit of "Padharo Thare Desh" so that NRRs return to their motherland and contribute to the State’s development.
Furthermore, CM Sharma announced several key initiatives regarding new chapters of the Rajasthan Foundation, the streamlining of steps for ease of doing business, and other related issues.
As part of the expansion of the Rajasthan Foundation, the Chief Minister announced the launch of 11 new chapters. These include six domestic chapters in Raipur, Lucknow, Patna, Siliguri, Panaji and Visakhapatnam, and four international chapters in San Francisco (USA), Zurich (Switzerland), Milan (Italy) and Dublin (Ireland). Additionally, a Nordic chapter will be established in Stockholm, covering Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. With this expansion, the total number of operational chapters of the Rajasthan Foundation in India and abroad will increase from 40 to 51 — 25 operating within India and 26 abroad.
The CM said the State Government is continuously encouraging their investments, social contributions and cultural connection by making NRRs key participants in the State's development journey. In line with this vision, the Department of Domestic and Overseas Rajasthan Affairs has been constituted, the Rajasthan Development Support Portal has been launched and the NRR Policy 2025 has been released. Furthermore, a District Non-Resident Cell has been constituted in every district, where a Non-Resident Rajasthani Dialogue Programme will be organised at least once a year.
CM Sharma also invited NRRs to attend the Non-Resident Rajasthani Conference scheduled for December 10.
During the programme, the Chief Minister interacted with presidents and representatives from various Rajasthan Foundation chapters. On this occasion, the coffee table book Vikas ke Sahabhagi was officially released.
