2nd Largest Mineral Producing State

Highest solar energy potential in India—142 GW Agriculture sector contributed close to 25% to Rajasthan's GDP in 2017-18. It is the largest producer of coarse cereals and coriander, and ‘ the second-largest producer of pulses, oil seeds, cumin, and garlic in India. The state provides opportunities in the areas of organic and contract farming, as well as in infrastructure developments related to agriculture.

The state is home to over 850 factories in the food processing sector. Rajasthan is the second-largest mineral producing state and the sole producer of lead and zinc in India. The state has one of the highest limestone reserves, making it a hub for cement industries. The state is popular for its rich heritage, forts and palaces, and folklore.

‘The state attracted about 47.5 MN tourists, including 1.6 mn foreign tourists during 2017. The state is home to India's first successful Japanese Industrial Zone located at Neemrana, spread across 473 ha. Rajasthan is the largest state in India (area wise). It shares its border with five major Indian states — Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. An area of 8,380 sq km of the state falls in the National Capital Region (NCR), which is around 24.5% of the total NCR. The state has the solar potential of 142 GW, highest among Indian states, and wind potential of 18.7 GW.

Rajasthan has a vast network of national highways and railways, which provides excellent connectivity to major cities and ports of Gujarat and Maharashtra. The state’s total road length .51 approximately 226,854 km, while the railway length stands at 5,893 km. The state has an international airport and an air-cargo complex in Jaipur, the state’s capital, and eight in land.