Market Overview
Rajasthan, with its diverse agro-climatic conditions is richly endowed in the cultivation of a variety of crops. The State is India largest producer of oilseeds, seed spices and coarse cereals. Rajasthan is also a major producer of soybean, wheat, gram, groundnut and pulses.
Key Segments/ Products
- Agricultural produce
- Livestock
Key Clusters
Agro Food Parks at:
- Alwar
- Jodhpur
- Kota
- Sriganganagar
These food parks have been developed by RIICO.
Key Players
Policy/Incentives/Govt. Initiatives
Policy for Promotion of Agro Processing and Agri Business 2010
Various incentives/concessions are available to promote industrial ventures in this sector:
- Under RIPS 2010
- Under Policy for Promotion of Agro Processing and Agri Business 2010
- To units located in Agro Food Parks developed by RIICO:
- Remission of Electricity Duty for 5 years
- Set off of Sales Tax on Capital Goods
- Set off of Entry Tax on raw materials and capital goods
- Exemption of Mandi Tax for 5 years
- Interest subsidy of 5% (6% for SC/ST)
- Wage subsidy as per Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2003
Opportunities
Agricultural produce:
The State is India's largest producer of oilseeds (rapeseed & mustard), seed spices (coriander, cumin and fenugreek) and coarse cereals. The State is major producer of soybean, food grains, gram, groundnut and pulses. Rajasthan's vibrant agriculture sector offers various opportunities for the successful establishment of vibrant and potentially profitable agro-processing units.
Livestock: The State has 3rd largest cattle population in India with some of the finest breeds of milch and draught cattle. It contributes over 11% of total production of milk, 30% of mutton and 40% of wool produced in the country. Rajasthan offers opportunity for private investment in:
- Establishment of commercial dairy units
- Setting up units for wool processing and carpet manufacturing
- Establishing modern meat processing units
- Setting up units for processing camel milk, known for its longer life and therapeutic utility
- Setting up livestock feed units
- Establishment of poultry and piggery units
- Export of horses
There is a vast opportunities of investment in the Agro Food Parks and also these Parks offers various lucrative incentives for investment.
Advantages/Strengths
- Nine agro-climatic zones and a variety of soils that support cultivation of crops
- Availability of raw material such as millets, pulses, milk, fruits, cereals, etc.
- Availability of local work force and large number of marginal workers
- Proximity to large consumer markets in the region, close to NCR which has a large share of food consumption in the country
- Abundant sunshine for sun-drying
- Dairy Development Programme is being implemented on the lines of world famous 'Amul Pattern' based on cooperative societies
- Favorable policy and incentives are in place
- With abundance of land, the State is well positioned to develop agro processing and agri business
Last Updated: October 10, 2011
