The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) formally launched its Rajasthan Chapter today at The Lalit Jaipur, marking a significant step to deepen Indo-US economic engagement at the state level.
The launch ceremony was graced by Diya Kumari, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Rajasthan, as Chief Guest, and Jonathan Heimer, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, U.S. Embassy, as Guest of Honour, underscoring Rajasthan’s growing strategic and commercial importance in bilateral relations.
Inaugurating the launch ceremony Ms. Diya Kumari, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Rajasthan said “The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Rajasthan Chapter, is finally starting. It’s a moment of pride and happiness, and something we were all waiting for. It is finally happening. Since its establishment, IACC has played a significant role in strengthening economic engagement between India and the United States, fostering trade, investment, and strategic partnerships across key sectors. The launch of its Rajasthan Chapter marks an important step in taking this collaboration to the state level.”
“Rajasthan stands at the cusp of accelerated growth with strong infrastructure and progressive policies. As we move towards Viksit Rajasthan, IACC’s launch comes at the right moment to drive global partnerships, investment, and businesses”, Deputy CM added.
“The establishment of the IACC Rajasthan Chapter is a timely step towards deepening economic engagement between Rajasthan and the United States. The Rajasthan Chapter will serve as a vital platform to facilitate trade and investment linkages, promote sectoral collaboration and technology partnerships, encourage policy dialogue, and support startups and entrepreneurs in accessing global markets.”
Deputy CM further added “The Government of Rajasthan remains committed to creating a transparent, investor-friendly ecosystem and to supporting initiatives that strengthen international partnerships. We see this not just as an economic opportunity, but as a pathway to innovation, job creation, and sustainable growth. I am confident that this chapter will play a pivotal role in shaping new avenues of cooperation and bringing tangible outcomes for businesses on both sides”.
Addressing senior government officials, leading industrialists, entrepreneurs, and members of the business community, Mr. Jonathan Heimer, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, U.S. Embassy, said: “Over the four years I’ve spent in India, your friendship, warmth, and shared commitment to strengthening U.S.-India business ties have been extraordinary. As Dr. Bassin noted, the future of the world will depend significantly on the partnership between the United States and India.”
“The investments we are making today to deepen this relationship, and the connections we are forging, will deliver lasting benefits not only for this generation but for generations to come.”“I want to sincerely thank each of you for your dedication to IACC and to the U.S.-India relationship” he added.
Addressing at the Launch ceremony Dr. Lalit Bhasin, National Past President, IACC said, “Rajasthan’s rapid industrial growth and investor-friendly policies make it a natural choice for expanding Indo-US engagement. Through this chapter, we aim to enable deeper business linkages, policy dialogue, and cross-border collaborations that align with the Make in India vision”.
He further added “the presence of senior representatives from both the Government of Rajasthan and the U.S. Embassy reinforced institutional collaboration and positioned Rajasthan as a gateway for international partnerships”.
The IACC Rajasthan Chapter envisions positioning the state as a dynamic global hub for trade, innovation, and investment by fostering sustainable, inclusive growth across key sectors. Its mission includes facilitating strong trade and investment linkages, serving as a catalyst for policy advocacy and industry–government dialogue, supporting startups and entrepreneurs in accessing global opportunities, and encouraging knowledge exchange, skill development, and technology transfer.
By strengthening local capabilities and promoting sectorial collaboration, the Chapter aims to enhance cooperation between industry, government, and international stakeholders while advancing innovation-led growth.