Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari Inaugurates Jaipur Architecture Festival 2026, Says—Rajasthan’s Stone and Architecture Are Recognized Worldwide

The formal inauguration on the Mugdha Conference Corridor started with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. The event witnessed the presence of famend architects from India and overseas, policymakers, trade representatives, and senior officers from institutional organizations on the dais.

Whereas addressing the gathering, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari stated it was a matter of pleasure for her to honour such a big and distinguished group of architects on one platform. She expressed her gratitude to Laghu Udyog Bharati for inviting her to this grand occasion and thanked the organizers. Talking about Shilpgram, she stated that offering such a big platform and devoted house to small artisans and handicraft craftsmen is a commendable initiative. It is not going to solely give artisans, college students, and youth a chance to study, however can even open new avenues for exporters. She added that within the coming years, the occasion may take a good broader kind and needs to be organized for an extended period as an alternative of being restricted to 4 days. Emphasizing the imaginative and prescient of “Growth in addition to Heritage,” she confused the necessity to combine conventional structure with fashionable architectural practices.

On the inauguration of the Jaipur Architecture Festival 2026, the Deputy Chief Minister stated that this occasion is a big alternative for these related to Rajasthan’s handicrafts, handloom, and marble industries. She famous that Rajasthan is the house of handicrafts, and such platforms are important to additional strengthen this sector, which nonetheless wants larger focus and growth.

Referring to the Prime Minister’s mantra of “Growth in addition to Heritage,” she stated that architectural designs and parts present in outdated historic buildings needs to be adopted in new constructions. She instructed that within the coming years, such festivals needs to be organized for as much as ten days as an alternative of being restricted to 4 days, in order that extra folks can profit from them.

She additional stated that Jaipur is globally recognized for structure and is the world’s first deliberate metropolis. Being related to such a metropolis, which holds a particular place in international structure, is a matter of pleasure. She added that not solely in India but in addition in lots of historic and iconic buildings internationally, stone from Rajasthan has been used—an achievement that brings nice pleasure to the state.

Diya Kumari additionally stated that legends from the world of structure are current at this pageant, and getting the chance to honour them is a proud second for her. Describing the exhibition as grand, she stated that the massive pavilions, spectacular stalls, and fashions ready by college students are the important thing highlights of the occasion.

Dignitaries on the Dais

The next dignitaries have been current on the stage through the inauguration:

• Smt. Diya Kumari, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Rajasthan

• Smt. Anju Singh, Nationwide Secretary, Laghu Udyog Bharati

• Shri Mukul Rastogi, Chief Govt Officer, CEDOS

• Shri Deepak Ajmera, Vice President, CEDOS

• Architect Wu Jiang, President, Arcasia

• Architect Tushar Sogani, Chairman, IIA Rajasthan & Curator, Jaipur Architecture Festival 2026

• Architect Vilas Vasant

Additionally Current on the Occasion

• Shri Prakash Chandra

• Shri Naresh Parik, Nationwide Joint Basic Secretary, Laghu Udyog Bharati

• Shri Hamir Singh Bhayal, MLA

Anju Singh Highlights Key Options of the Occasion

Smt. Anju Singh, Nationwide Secretary of Laghu Udyog Bharati, shared that India Stone Mart is being organized by Laghu Udyog Bharati in collaboration with CEDOS and RIICO. She stated that a number of initiatives have been launched for the primary time this yr, together with the launch of a digital cellular app, an internet site translated into 26 languages, and varied technology-driven services. She added that by way of the Jaipur Architecture Festival, the stone, structure, and MSME sectors have obtained a standard platform. She described Laghu Udyog Bharati as a corporation that constantly works with the federal government for the empowerment of MSMEs and small industries.

All India Stone Architecture Awards 2025

On the event of the inauguration of Jaipur Architecture Festival 2026, the winners of the twelfth All India Stone Architecture Awards 2025 have been felicitated. A complete of 80 entries have been obtained throughout 4 classes. The award winners have been chosen by a distinguished jury.

Award Winners and Prize Cash

Exterior Facings Class

• Architect Pramod Jain

Venture: Marwar Worldwide Heart, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Money Prize: ₹1,00,000

Inside Designs Class (Joint Winners)

• Architect Shweta Balasubramoni

Venture: Anvaya Residence, Kothwalguda, Telangana

Money Prize: ₹50,000

• Architect Santosh Ramane

Venture: Sawantanchya Wada, Kolhapur, Maharashtra

Money Prize: ₹50,000

Landscaping Class (Joint Winners)

• Architect Shraddha (Joshi) Chavan & Architect Ajinkya Chavan

Venture: Constructed with the Unbuild – Chandratreya Farmhouse, Pune, Maharashtra

Money Prize: ₹50,000

• Architect Jaydatt Vishwanath Vaishnav & Architect Anal Kapadia Vaishnav

Venture: Past the Greens – A Bio Various Panorama, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Money Prize: ₹50,000

Inexperienced Architecture Class (Joint Winners)

• Architect Himanshu Patel

Venture: Tribhuvana – An Architect’s Personal Studio, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Money Prize: ₹50,000

• Architect Lata Raman Jaigopal

Venture: Stone Hedge, Leh, Jammu & Kashmir

Money Prize: ₹50,000

Jaipur Architecture Festival 2026 will not be merely a convention, however a national-level thought pageant that brings structure, stone, city planning, and sustainable growth onto a standard platform. Organized alongside India Stone Mart 2026, the pageant is fostering direct dialogue and change of concepts amongst architects, policymakers, college students, and professionals from the stone trade.

On the conclusion of the ceremony, CEDOS Chairman Shri Deepak Ajmera delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all company, audio system, organizers, associate establishments, and individuals, and sincerely thanked everybody for making the occasion successful.