Centre for Development Of Stones
CDOS is the apex stone industry association in India set up in 1998 as a non-profit making initiative of the State Government of Rajasthan and Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation Ltd. (RIICO), with the assistance of the private sector.
RECENT & UPCOMMING EVENTS
CDOS – LEAVING NO STONE UNTURNED
We aim to leave no stone unturned towards fulfillment of our mission.
R&D Centre , Stone Testing laboratory
To provide best test facilities as per national and international standards, a state-of-the-art testing centre cum R & D centre for dimensional stones has been established at CDOS complex, Sitapura Industrial Area, Jaipur with the assistance of Ministry of Mines (MOM), Government of Rajasthan, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), and RIICO. At present, almost all essential physico – mechanical tests are being performed as per ASTM (American), EN (European) and IS (Indian) Standards. Apart from these, chemical testing facilities are also available at the centre.
INDIA STONE MART 2017
India Stonemart 2017 would be the largest international exposition on stone industry
AISAA AWARDS
It is an annual competition held in Jaipur and is awarded to outstanding projects
ARCHITECTURAL VISIT
Architectural visit Programme has been listed by the CDOS. Some more details click here
Important Downloads
CDOS Publication
STONES OF INDIA VOLUME – 1
A detailed insight into the Indian Stone Industry with details of locations of major trade varieties, high resolution photographs, test reports etc.
STONES OF INDIA VOLUME – 2
The second volum of the Stones of India, containing updated statistics and other details of the Indian Stone Industry with details
The Stone Crafts of Rajasthan A Guide
The second in this series is an exhaustively researched Guide to the stone crafts of Rajasthan. The book frames its descriptions of the origins
The Stone Crafts of Rajasthan A Manual
The third in the series is a Manual for reference. This publication containing detailed drawings and pictures showing crafting