Rajasthan - Other Investment Policies
Policy for Promotion of Agro-Processing and Agri-Business,
2010 New
Rajasthan, with its diverse agro-climatic conditions,
is richly endowed in the cultivation of a variety of crops.
The State is a major producer of oilseeds and spices. With
abundance of land, the State is well positioned to develop
agro-processing and agri-business, which would have a major
impact on the State's economy, particularly in the rural
areas.
Affordable
Housing Policy - 2009 New
Right to adequate housing is a basic
human right as shelter is a basic human need. Provision
of adequate housing is emerging as a major thrust area for
Government of India as well as the State Governments. Government
of Rajasthan accords a very high priority to this task.
With all round increase in cost of land, building materials,
labour and infrastructure, affordable housing has become
a distant dream for the economically weaker and low income
groups. Hence the role and intervention of the State Government
becomes all the more important.
Breeding
Policy in Rajasthan for Cattle & Buffalo 2006-2007
Animal Husbandry in Rajasthan is a major
economic activity contributing over 13 % of the total net
domestic income. Rajasthan has 108.53 lacs cattle &
104.46 lacs buffaloes as per 2003 livestock census. Some
of the nationally recognized breeds of milch and draught
cattle viz. Rathi, Tharparkar, Gir, Kankrej, Nagauri, Malvi
& Haryana have their home tracts in Rajasthan. The State
possesses 6.06% of cattle and 11.20% buffalo of the country.
The state produces approximately 8.05 million tonnes of
milk per year, which is approximately 10% of total milk
production in the country. This indicates that the cattle
in the State are of better quality in comparison to those
found in other parts of the country.
Biotechnology
Policy
Bio Technology is a frontier area of
Science and Technology with a high promise for the welfare
of humanity. A new generation of biotechnology developed
as a result of intensive work in India has opened up new
opportunities for economic development in the country.
Rajasthan is very rich in cattle breed also. Improved species
of camel, sheep, rathi cows, nagouri bullocks etc hold great
promise of research and development in biogenetics. State
has highest livestock population and there is good potential
in animal husbandry and genetic engineering. Thus Rajasthan
has great potential to create immense industrial activity
in Biotechnology and modern Biotech products involving recombinant
DNA based products and Bio Informatics. In line with the
developed world, the Government would make all efforts to
focus on modern processes in the area of agriculture industry,
floriculture, human and animal health care (medical and
veterinary science) and environment to provide good commercial
opportunities in the field of Biotechnology.
Captive
Power Plant Policy
Captive power Plant is a generating
unit(s) with aggregate capacity not exceeding 166 MW which
produces power for captive consumption of its owners. For
the purpose of this clause, an owner is defined as a shareholder/s
of a company registered under the Indian Companies
Act, 1956, a partner/s in a partnership firm, or an individual.
Captive power consumer is a consumer receiving power from
a Captive Power Plant, but RSEB shall not be construed
as a Captive Power Consumer.
This policy comes into operation with
immediate effect and shall remain applicable for Captive
Power Plants established up to 31st March, 2004, until superseded
or modified by any other order of the Government of Rajasthan.
Any Captive Power Plant commissioned within the Operative
Period for meeting the requirements of Captive Power Consumers
is eligible under this Policy.
Granite
Policy New
In exercise of the powers conferred
by rule 65A of the Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession Rules,
1986, the State Government in the interest of mineral development,
hereby notifies the procedure for grant of prospecting licence
and mining lease for Granite as under,
Policy
for Promoting Generation of Electricity From Wind, 2011
New
Whereas with a view to promote generation
of power from non-conventional energy sources, Government
of Rajasthan promulgated a Policy on 11.3.1999. This Policy
known as "Policy for Promoting Generation of Power through
Non-Conventional Energy Sources". During the currency
of this Policy, a separate Policy was issued on 4th February,
2000 exclusively for promoting generation of electricity from
wind. This Policy known as "Policy for Promotion of Electricity
Generation from Wind". During the currency of Wind Policy
2000, a new Policy was promulgated in April 2003.
Industrial
Policy
Rajasthan has been in the forefront
of Economic Reforms. It was the first State in the country
to adopt the International Competitive bidding route for
setting up power projects. It was also the first in the
country to announce a State Road Policy, facilitating the
entry of private enterprise in the Roads sector. A new,
simplified Sales Tax Act has been introduced by the State
Government. The Mineral, Marble and Granite policies of
1994 have promoted scientific exploration and exploitation
of the State's rich minerals. The Industrial Policy 1994
has brought about a significant change in its investment
climate. The Rural Non Farm Policy of 1995 - the first of
its kind in the country - has helped focus efforts on growth
and employment through rural industrialisation.
Highlights
of Rajasthan Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy, 2010
To generate
employment in the State and to encourage investments in
financial and social infrastructure, the Government announced
the launch of a new Industrial and Investment Promotion
Policy while presenting the budget 2009-2010. The broad
outlook of the new policy not only focuses on industrial
investments but has also aimed at encouraging investment
in service sector.
The policy
interventions are aimed at enhancing enterprise and sector
competitiveness while stimulating a substantial increase
in the flow of investment from within India and from abroad.
Information
Technology Policy
IT will be the driving force behind
human development and growth in the new millennium. The
Government of Rajasthan would create an IT-friendly environment
for integrated participation by all in the development process.
This shall be for the improvement in the quality of every
aspect of human life, emergence of a competitive society
and a vibrant economy through transparent governing systems,
sound IT infrastructure and skilled human resources.
Mineral
Policy
Rajasthan has a glorious heritage in
the field of mines and minerals. The State is geologically
so endowed that it has become a veritable repository of
minerals. Important minerals with which the name of this
State is intimately associated are that of non-ferrous metals
(lead, zinc and copper) and ferrous minerals such as tungsten
and a number of industrial minerals. Presently, the State
is the sole producer of jasper and wollastonite and a leading
producer of cement and steel-grade limestone, soapstone,
ball clay, calcite, felspar, natural gypsum, kaolin, rock
phosphate, ochre and building stones, besides tungsten,
lead-zinc concentrates, and copper metal.
New
Hotel Policy 2006
The Tourism Policy of Rajasthan 2001
envisages creation of adequate and suitable infrastructure
like accommodation, transport, communication links and other
essential amenities. Although, Tourism Policy 2001 has identified
provision of suitable accommodation for various categories
of tourists as the most crucial component of tourism, however,
the growth of hotel industry in Rajasthan has been dismal
during the last five years. The rapid increase of tourist
inflow in the State has thrown up an immediate requirement
for accommodation facilities in all categories. With a view
to bridging the gap between current demand and supply of
hotel accommodation in Rajasthan and in view of the projected
growth of tourism in the coming decade a new Hotel Policy
2006 has been announced by the State Government in June
2006. The provisions of concessions & facilities on
the New Hotel Policy would apply only to new Hotels &
accommodation units.
Policy
to Promote Private Investment in Health Care Facilities-2006
New
The State of Rajasthan is
the largest state in India situated in Northern part of
the country. Its population as per 2001 census was 56.4
million.
The state allocates around 40% of its budget in Social
Sectors like Education, Healthand Family Welfare, Housing,
UDH, and welfare of SC & ST. A sum of Rs. 1100 crore
(approximately) was spent on Medical & Health and
Family Welfare in 2004-05, about 22% of which was spent
on referral health care services.
Policy
for Promotion of Electricity Generation from Wind
There has been encouraging growth
in development of wind power projects in the State in
the recent past, primarily due to prevailing incentives
and benefits offered in the afore-mentioned Policies.
The capacity build up of 100 MW envisaged in the 2000
Policy is expected to be achieved by December, 2003.
Developers, manufacturers, investors
alike have been calling for formulation of a new Policy
well before the expiry of the existing Policy so that
the momentum gained is maintained. As a demonstration
of their continued commitment to setting up of wind energy
generation capacity in the State of Rajasthan, developers
have shown willingness and registered their applications
with RREC for setting up wind power projects of additional
capacity of 200-250 MW.
Road
Policy
In 1994, the State Government promulgated
the Policy on Road Development in Rajasthan. The policy envisages
the connecting of villages in areas deficient in roads, connecting
panchayat headquarters, developing and strengthening the medium
and low density traffic roads and construction of interstate
links and bridges.
The private sector is being invited to participate in the
construction of financially-viable bridges bypasses, Rail
Over-Bridges (ROBs) and tunnels, etc. In such projects, investments
are expected to be recovered through the levy of toll.
The rates of toll have been revised so that the investment
can be recouped in 10-15 years itself - matching the maturities
of usual long-term loans that are provided to such projects.
The present toll rates will be increased by 30 per cent on
November 1, 2000 and again by 40 per cent on November 1, 2004.
A State Road Development Fund was created in 1994-95 to
provide seed money/balance investment for projects backed
by financial institutions.
State Forest Policy 2010 New
The National Forest Policy, 1988
lays down the guiding principles for forest management in
all the states of the country including Rajasthan. The peculiar
geo-climatic conditions of Rajasthan with vast areas of the
state being part of the "That Desert", has not only
made it a forest deficit state but also turned forestry to
be a very challenging task. In-fact the conservation of forest
and biodiversity of the State as well as meeting the livelihood
needs of the forest dependent communities can not be addressed
without a comprehensive State specific Forest Policy.
State
Livestock Development Policy New
Affirming the fact about the Livestock
sector's importance in the State as an engine of social &
economic growth, especially in the rural area, a fresh initiative
in terms of policy framework is required for the following
reasons:
The sector falls under the purview of the State, therefore
its development is needed to be taken care of by the State
itself with the assistance & direction of the GOI;
Special
Economic Zones (SEZ) Policy
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are specifically
delineated duty-free enclaves treated as a foreign territory
for the purpose of industrial, service and trade operations,
with exemption from customs duties and a more liberal regime
in respect of other levies, foreign investment and other
transactions. Domestic regulations, restrictions and infrastructure
inadequacies are sought to be eliminated in the SEZs for
creating a hassle-free environment. The SEZ Scheme seeks
to create a transparent system by introducing simplified
procedures for enhancing productivity and making it easier
to do business.
The prime objective of the Government is to develop specially
delineated economic zones conforming to the guidelines of
the Government of India to provide enabling infrastructure
and a hassle free environment to promote exports from the
State. Special emphasis will be laid on development of product
specific Special Economic Zones to harness inherent potential
of the State in the fields of Gems & Jewellery, Handicrafts,
Woolen Carpets etc. which would result in increase in exports
of these commodities with high value addition.
Township
Policy - 2010 New
In order to promote planned / integrated
development of various towns by providing the basic infrastructure
facilities and to safeguard the interest of the public at
large by ensuring availability of residential plots/houses
at affordable prices, the State Government decided to review
the existing Township Policy, 2002 and other policies and
programmes pertaining to urban areas of Rajasthan.
Tourism
Unit Policy 2007 New
Rajasthan is one of the leading Tourism
States of India. The Glorious Heritage and colorful culture
of the state is a special attraction for Foreign Tourists.
Heritage assets, found all over the state can be utilized
for development of Tourism. During the last few years, there
has been tremendous increase in the number of Tourists to
the State. However the infrastructural facilities have not
kept pace. Presently there are 36,000 rooms available for
Tourists and by year 2012 an additional 20,000 Hotel rooms
would be required for Tourists in the State. With this objective,
the State Govt. had in 2006 announced a New Hotel Policy
proposing several concessions. The concessions in the hotel
Policy 2006 were to be extended to the Star category of
Hotels only, whereas several other categories of hotels,
heritage hotels and other tourism units such as camping
sites, holiday resorts and estaurants etc. are also providing
accommodation for tourists.
Water
Policy New
Water is a prime natural resource,
a basic human need and a precious asset of the State. Planning,
development, operation and maintenance of all water resources
to support the growth of the state economy and the well being
of the population, in response to the growing need for drinking
water, agricultural products, industrial production and electricity,
a general improvement of living conditions and employment
is of utmost importance. Planning and development of water
resources need to be governed by the state's perspectives.
The requirement of utilising all available water resources,
surface and ground, in a judicious and equitable, as well
as sound economic manner needs a well defined State Water
Policy.
