ET Now Swadesh, the Hindi business news channel from Times Network, successfully hosted ‘The Gems of Rajasthan’, an event that showcased the state’s remarkable progress across various industries.
The event honored leaders from 15 key categories, recognizing their contributions to Rajasthan’s economic development and innovation. The highlight of the evening was the award ceremony, where Suresh Singh Rawat, Minister of Water Resources Department, Government of Rajasthan, felicitated distinguished achievers driving growth in the region.
Speaking at the event, Minister Rawat emphasized Rajasthan’s growing investment potential and the government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure across the state’s religious and tourist sites. He also highlighted the strong support for the industrial sector, ensuring a transparent and efficient system for entrepreneurs and investors. “Our goal is to balance development with Rajasthan’s rich heritage while accelerating economic progress,” he said.
A key attraction of the event was a panel discussion titled ‘Royal Rajasthan: Multi-Sector Growth Catalyst’, where industry experts explored the state’s potential in tourism, Agri-tech, and business innovation. The panel featured:
Kuldeep Singh Chandela (President, Federation of Hospitality & Tourism of Rajasthan – FHTR)
Rajendra Lora (Founder & CEO, Freshokartz Agritech Startup & Warmup Ventures)
Radhika Pachar (Director, Pachar Group of Hotels)
Ankit Agarwal (CEO, RMC Switchgears Ltd.)
The experts shared valuable insights into Rajasthan’s evolving economic landscape, emphasizing growth opportunities in hospitality, agriculture, and industrial sectors.
With The Gems of Rajasthan, ET Now Swadesh successfully brought industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs under one roof, celebrating the state’s achievements and fostering discussions on its future economic trajectory. The event reinforced Rajasthan’s position as a dynamic hub of progress, attracting investors and innovators across multiple sectors.
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