Jaipur, April 28, 2026: Rajasthan is set to develop North India’s first dedicated zinc park in Bhilwara’s Kankhla area, as part of efforts to translate investment commitments from the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit into on-ground industrial projects.
The proposed park will be developed by Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation in collaboration with Hindustan Zinc Limited, following multiple rounds of discussions between the state government and industry stakeholders.
The project is linked to the broader investment commitment made by Vedanta Group during the summit, where the group announced plans to invest ₹1 lakh crore in Rajasthan’s zinc and oil production sectors over the next two to three years, with a potential to generate around one lakh additional jobs.
According to the proposal, the zinc park will be developed over approximately 111 acres in Kankhla. RIICO will undertake master planning and provide core infrastructure such as roads, water supply, and electricity. Hindustan Zinc Limited will set up its own plant and a common facility centre within 5 to 7 acres inside the park.
The park is designed to host companies across the zinc value chain, with 5 to 6 firms already expressing interest in investing in the initial phase. To accommodate a mix of MSMEs and large industries, RIICO has planned industrial plots ranging from 1,000 square metres to 80,000 square metres based on demand projections.
In the first phase, investment proposals covering around 66 acres have already been submitted by Hindustan Zinc, indicating early momentum in project execution.
Officials said the dedicated zinc ecosystem will help strengthen downstream industries, improve supply chain efficiencies, and position Rajasthan as a hub for value-added metal manufacturing.
