Jaipur: Mineral-based industries in the Beawar region are facing a severe downturn, with nearly 50% of the units already shut and the rest on the verge of closure. Concerned over the deepening crisis, industrialists under the banner of the Beawar Small Industries Association will keep their units closed and submit a memorandum to the Chief Minister through the district collector on Jan 8, seeking urgent govt intervention and dialogue to protect the sector.Industrialists said that mineral industries in the district, once a cornerstone of the state’s mining potential, are now on the brink of closure. Nearly 50% of units already shut down. High electricity rates compared with other states, rising production costs, and the movement of local raw materials to neighbouring states—where cheaper electricity and subsidies allow finished products to be sold at lower prices—were cited as the primary reasons. “High electricity costs, coupled with transportation challenges, inadequate local infrastructure, and the absence of industrial support mechanisms, steadily weakened the mineral sector,” said a representative while talking to TOI. The stakeholders claimed around 6,000 units across the state are now at risk. “The govt should impose additional taxes on raw materials leaving the state, provide subsidies on electricity rates, and develop local industrial infrastructure. Timely intervention and a relief package could help bring the sector back on track,” added a stakeholder.
