RIICO to Classify Industrial Areas; ₹1200 Crore Push for Infrastructure Upgrade
Major Boost to Industrial Growth & Investor Confidence
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Ananya soch: The state government is taking a significant step to strengthen Rajasthan’s industrial ecosystem by upgrading infrastructure across RIICO industrial areas. Recognizing that economic growth depends heavily on industrial development and employment generation, the government is actively working to modernize basic facilities such as roads, uninterrupted power supply, and water harvesting systems.
Four-Tier Classification System Introduced
In a major reform, RIICO has proposed a classification system for over 450 industrial areas based on available facilities. These will be categorized into Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze segments. This structured approach aims to assess existing infrastructure and prioritize development accordingly.
Focus on Modern Facilities & Upgradation
Post-classification, targeted improvements will be made in key areas including water supply, electricity, street lighting, plantation, roads, public parking, fire stations, and skill development centers. RIICO plans to gradually upgrade each industrial area to a higher category by enhancing these essential services.
Massive Investment to Strengthen Infrastructure
For the financial year 2026–27, RIICO is planning to issue work orders worth over ₹1200 crore for development, maintenance, and upgradation. This follows a strong push in 2025–26, where projects worth over ₹1000 crore were sanctioned—2.5 times higher than the previous year—and ₹539 crore worth of development works have already been completed.
Ongoing Mega Projects to Drive Growth
Key projects include the ongoing construction of the Prime Minister Ekta Mall in Jaipur. Additionally, infrastructure development work worth ₹370 crore has begun in the Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar Industrial Area (Phase-A) through a joint SPV initiative.
Empowering Industries & Attracting Investment
RIICO’s vision is to provide world-class infrastructure to industries, enabling consistent growth and boosting Rajasthan’s economy. Improved facilities are expected to enhance ease of doing business and attract new investors to set up industries in the state.
