The Rajasthan government under Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced plans to introduce 12 new industrial and sectoral policies (in addition to 22 already implemented) aimed at accelerating economic growth and diversifying the state's industrial base. New Sunrise Sectors include semiconductors, aero & space, defence, drones, green hydrogen, agri-tech, and waste recycling — signalling Rajasthan's ambition to attract high-technology investment beyond its traditional tourism and mining sectors. The policy framework builds on the momentum of the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit (December 2024), where MoUs worth ₹35 lakh crore were signed. Separately, the state government announced a flagship healthcare scheme providing free home delivery of medicines for senior citizens — initially for government pensioners and then expanding to all citizens above 70 years. This initiative complements the Rajasthan model of universal healthcare access, under which the state's portability provision saw 7,898 patients from outside Rajasthan access ₹46 crore worth of treatment between April–November 2025. These twin announcements reflect the Bhajanlal Sharma government's broader governance agenda combining investment attraction with inclusive social welfare — a theme central to RPSC RAS examination preparation.
Rajasthan Plans 12 New Industrial Policies — Semiconductors, Green Hydrogen, and Defence in Sunrise Sectors; Free Medicine Home Delivery Scheme for Elderly Launched
The Rajasthan government under Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced plans to introduce 12 new industrial and sectoral policies (in addition to 22 already implemented) aimed at accelerating economic growth and diversifying the state's industrial base. New Sunrise Sectors include semiconductors, aero & space, defence, drones, green hydrogen, agri-tech, and waste recycling — signalling Rajasthan's ambition to attract high-technology investment beyond its traditional tourism and mining sectors. The policy framework builds on the momentum of the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit (December 2024), where MoUs worth ₹35 lakh crore were signed. Separately, the state government announced a flagship healthcare scheme providing free home delivery of medicines for senior citizens — initially for government pensioners and then expanding to all citizens above 70 years. This initiative complements the Rajasthan model of universal healthcare access, under which the state's portability provision saw 7,898 patients from outside Rajasthan access ₹46 crore worth of treatment between April–November 2025. These twin announcements reflect the Bhajanlal Sharma government's broader governance agenda combining investment attraction with inclusive social welfare — a theme central to RPSC RAS examination preparation.
Key facts
- Rajasthan announced 12 new industrial and sectoral policies in addition to 22 already implemented.
- Sunrise sectors include semiconductors, aero-space, defence, drones, green hydrogen, and agri-tech.
- Builds on ₹35 lakh crore MoU pipeline from Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit (December 2024).
- Free medicine home delivery scheme launched for senior citizens, initially for government pensioners.
- Scheme to expand to all citizens above 70 years, complementing Rajasthan's universal healthcare model.
- Health portability saw 7,898 out-of-state patients receive ₹46 crore treatment in April–November 2025.
Mains angle
Q: Examine Rajasthan's twin announcement of twelve new Sunrise-sector industrial policies and the free medicine home-delivery scheme for senior citizens.
Answer (50 words):
The Bhajanlal Sharma government proposed twelve additional policies—beyond twenty-two existing—covering semiconductors, aero-space, defence, drones, green hydrogen, agri-tech and waste recycling, extending Rising Rajasthan's ₹35 lakh crore MoU momentum. Simultaneously, free medicine home-delivery launched for government pensioners, later for citizens above seventy, complementing portability that served 7,898 outside-state patients worth ₹46 crore.
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Frequently asked questions
How many new industrial policies did Rajasthan announce and which sectors are designated as Sunrise Sectors?
Rajasthan announced 12 new industrial and sectoral policies in addition to 22 already implemented. The Sunrise Sectors include semiconductors, aero-space, defence, drones, green hydrogen, agri-tech, and waste recycling.
What was the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit and what investment was pledged?
The Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit was held in December 2024 and resulted in MoUs worth ₹35 lakh crore being signed. The new industrial policies build on this investment pipeline to translate commitments into actual industrial development.
What is the free medicine home delivery scheme announced by the Rajasthan government?
The Rajasthan government under Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced a free medicine home delivery scheme for senior citizens. It was initially launched for government pensioners and is set to expand to all citizens above 70 years of age.
What has been the outcome of Rajasthan's health portability initiative?
Under Rajasthan's health portability initiative, 7,898 out-of-state patients received treatment worth ₹46 crore between April and November 2025. This scheme complements Rajasthan's universal healthcare model.
Which Chief Minister announced Rajasthan's new industrial policies and Sunrise Sectors?
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced the 12 new industrial policies and designation of Sunrise Sectors for Rajasthan. The policies aim to attract high-technology investment beyond the state's traditional tourism and mining sectors.
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