Raj Nivesh portal sees approval of 6,103 applications in April

Jaipur: Rajasthan’s de-regulation and ease of doing business initiatives achieved a significant milestone under De-Regulation Phase-1, with the Raj Nivesh portal recording approvals for 6,103 investment-related applications in April.

The latest monthly progress report released by the De-Regulation Cell under the chief secretary’s office shows that 6,103 of the 9,010 applications received during the month were approved, translating into an approval rate of 67.7% across the state and highlighting the govt’s push towards faster clearances and investor-friendly governance.

Jaipur emerged as the leading district in terms of both application volume and approvals. The district received 1,932 applications and approved 1,351, accounting for the largest share of approvals in Rajasthan. Other major urban and industrial districts, including Jodhpur, Sikar, Ajmer, Bikaner, Kota, Hanumangarh, Alwar, Churu and Bhilwara, also witnessed significant activity on the portal.

Among the top-performing districts in terms of disposal efficiency, Kota recorded an approval rate of 83.8%, while Hanumangarh achieved 82.5%. Baran, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Tonk, Udaipur and Jalore also reported approval rates exceeding 70%, indicating improved administrative responsiveness and faster service delivery.

“Through the Raj Nivesh portal and continuous reform efforts, the state is carving out a distinct identity as a preferred investment destination,” the report said.

Chief secretary V Srinivas said the state govt is focusing on simplification of procedures, time-bound disposal of applications and strengthening the ease of doing business framework. He noted that the Raj Nivesh portal has enabled faster processing of applications not only in major investment hubs but also in smaller districts, reflecting the benefits of decentralised implementation and investor-friendly governance.

The report also highlights growing investor interest in emerging sectors such as Ayush, agro-processing, defence and education, signalling diversification of Rajasthan’s investment landscape. Sector-wise, tourism and hospitality attracted the highest proposed investments, with major contributions from Jaipur, Udaipur, Pali, Rajsamand and Sikar.

Investment activity was also reported in engineering projects in Alwar and Kotputli-Behror, renewable energy initiatives across multiple districts, waste management projects in Ajmer and Bhilwara, and textile sector proposals in Jodhpur.

Officials said the monthly monitoring exercise undertaken by the De-Regulation Cell is helping track investment trends and ensure timely approvals, reinforcing Rajasthan’s position as an increasingly attractive destination for investors.