Rajasthan has huge reserves of cement grade and SMS grade limestone. SMS grade limestone of Jaisalmer district is supplied to various steel plants of the country. The State has 16% share in cement production in the country. Currently, 14 major cement plants and 2 medium cement plants are in operation with a total installed capacity of about 20.3 million tonnes per annum. Given the availability of huge cement grade limestone reserves, more than 10 cement plants will be installed in the State in near future, particularly in Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur and Pali. |
