Rajasthan's Industries and Commerce Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore said that the India Stonemart will provide a significant boost to Rajasthan's stone industry. Artisans from the state will gain exposure to the latest technologies in the sector from across India and abroad.
India Stonemart, jointly organised by RIICO, CDOS, and Laghu Udyog Bharati, will serve as an international platform for policy dialogue, technology exchange, and global collaboration.
Rathore said that Rajasthan is geared up to welcome participants from India and overseas.
“Initiated in the year 2000 to provide an international platform to all stakeholders associated with the stone industry, India Stonemart is witnessing its 13th edition this year. This will be the most grand edition so far, featuring exhibitors from countries including China, Turkey, Iran, Thailand, Italy, and other countries,” he said.
Those present at the press conference included Stonemart Managing Director of RUDA Manisha Arora, Convener Natwar Ajmera, National Co–General Secretary of Laghu Udyog Bharati Naresh Pareek, CEO of CDOS Mukul Rastogi, Chairman of CDOS Deepak Ajmera, National Secretary of Laghu Udyog Bharati Anju Singh, and former National Treasurer of Laghu Udyog Bharati Yogesh Gautam.
ODOP Pavilion to Be a Key Highlight
Rathore informed that a special pavilion will be created at the event to showcase stone products selected under Rajasthan's One District One Product (ODOP) initiative. This will help these products gain national and international recognition, boost exports, and generate employment opportunities.
Managing Director of the Rural Non-Agricultural Development Agency (RUDA), Manisha Arora said that India Stonemart 2026 will provide new direction to the state's urban development, infrastructure, and design ecosystem. She noted that the event will play an important role in increasing the use of stone in smart cities, urban infrastructure, and sustainable architecture.
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