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| Area | 342,000 sq km (132,139 sq miles); Largest State in India |
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| Location | North-western India; shares domestic borders with Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat |
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| Population | 64.07 million (2006-07) |
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| State Capital | Jaipur |
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| Time Zone | GMT + 5 hours, 30 minutes |
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| Currency | Indian Rupee (Rs) |
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| Districts | 32 |
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| Urban Population | 23.38% |
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| Cities and Towns | 222 |
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| Population Density | 165 persons per square km (2001 Census) |
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| Languages | Hindi and Rajasthani dialects; English is widely used in business, higher education and professions |
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| Major Cities | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Bikaner, Bhilwara, Alwar |
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| Literacy | 60.4% |
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| Climate | Generally dry with extreme temperatures; and rains during July-August |
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| State Income (NSDP) | Rs.1381.84 billion (2007- 08: Advance Estimate/ current prices) |
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State Economy With the State Domestic Product (NSPD) of Rs.1381.84 billion in 2007-08, Rajasthan is the eighth largest economy in India. During 2006-07, the economy grew by a healthy 8%. Agriculture is the main economic activity in the State and the sector is also the largest employment generator. Besides agriculture, construction, tourism and manufacturing are significant contributors to the State income. Key industries in the State are textile, tourism, gem & jewellery, dimensional stones (marble and granite), agro-processing, cement and other mineral-based industries. Auto & auto-component manufacturing, IT and ITeS, oil & gas, power generation, and road construction are the emerging industries. Principal exports from the State include gems & jewellery, woollen carpets, hand-printed apparels & furnishings, tie & dye clothes, handicraft articles, marble and granite, and engineering goods. Investment The State Government has undertaken several measures towards liberalisation, de-licensing and strengthening the Single Window Clearance System, in order to induce investments in various sectors. Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are being developed with a view to provide the infrastructure and environment, conducive to seamless business operations. The State Government has also provided for further relaxations to the investors under the 'Rajasthan Investment Policy, 2003'. The Government of Rajasthan recently held the 'Resurgent Rajasthan Partnership Summit', which received an overwhelming response from renowned private establishments. Investments worth Rs162,000 crores (US$40 billion) were proposed through 300 MoUs/LoIs signed at the Summit; reflective of the attractive environment provided by the State to present and prospective investors. The State Government has also formulate the 'Rajasthan Social Sector Viability Gap Funding Scheme 2007' to ensure the supplementation of scarce public resources for investment in social infrastructure sectors. TOP |
