RIICO has selected eight industrial locations across Rajasthan for a new round of plug-and-play facilities, with Sitapura Phase III in Jaipur included in the first list. The idea is straightforward: instead of forcing small manufacturers to spend heavily on setup time, civil work and early-stage infrastructure, the state wants to offer ready industrial spaces that can bring units to market faster.
The push is being framed as part of the state's budget implementation and is aimed especially at micro, small and medium enterprises. For Jaipur readers, Sitapura's inclusion matters because it remains one of Rajasthan's most important industrial clusters, and the release also points to early on-ground progress there through already allotted ready-to-move modules.
Quick Highlights
- RIICO has selected 8 locations for plug-and-play industrial facilities.
- Sitapura Phase III in Jaipur is on the first-site list.
- Plots will be allotted through online e-auction on a 15-year rental basis.
- The lease can be extended by another 10 years.
- The base annual bid rate starts at 5 percent of the prevailing rate per sq m.
- Annual rent escalation is fixed at 5 percent of the initial rent.
Where the first plug-and-play sites are planned
RIICO says the first batch covers divisional-level locations as well as Kishangarh. The list gives a clearer picture of where the state wants this model to take root first.
| City or region | Selected industrial site |
|---|---|
| Jaipur | Sitapura Phase III |
| Bikaner | Karni Industrial Area |
| Jodhpur | Agro Food Park, Boranada |
| Bharatpur | Braj Industrial Area |
| Kishangarh | Khoda |
| Udaipur | IID Centre Kaladwas |
| Kota | Agro Food Park, Ranpur |
| Ajmer | IT Park Makadwali Industrial Area |
That spread matters because it suggests the state is not treating plug-and-play as a single showcase project. Instead, it is testing the model across a broader industrial map so that smaller manufacturers in multiple regions can access pre-developed space with less delay.
What the lease model means for new businesses
The commercial terms are designed to make entry easier for smaller units that may not want to commit large capital just to secure land and build basic structures. RIICO says the selected plots will be allotted through online e-auction on a rental basis for 15 years, with scope for a further 10-year extension.
The starting annual bid for rent will be 5 percent of the prevailing rate per square metre in the relevant industrial area, and the rent will rise by 5 percent every year over the initial rent. That formula gives businesses more clarity on entry cost and future escalation, which is especially important for MSMEs deciding whether a new industrial unit is commercially viable.
Why the Jaipur angle is worth watching
The announcement is not only about future allotments. RIICO says 14 ready-to-move modules in a flatted factory complex at Sitapura in Jaipur have already been allotted on a licence basis under the same plug-and-play approach. That gives the policy a stronger footing than a paper-only rollout because it shows the model is already being tested in one of Jaipur's established industrial zones.
The release also highlights progress outside Jaipur at Borawas Kalawa in Balotra, where work orders worth Rs 7.10 crore were issued on October 9, 2025 for two factory sheds, with construction already underway, and approvals have been issued for six more sheds. If those projects move smoothly and the lease terms remain workable for smaller firms, Rajasthan could turn plug-and-play into a practical route for faster industrial investment rather than just another policy slogan.
