Rajasthan

Last Updated: November 2009


Rajasthan is the second largest mineral producing state in India. The state's gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1 per cent between 2002-03 and 2008-09 to reach US$ 41.74 billion. Important minerals of the state are silver, phosphate fluoride, phosphorite, rock, phosphate, copper ore, zinc, gypsum, clay, granite, marble, sandstone, dolomite, calcite, emeralds and garnets. The tertiary sector accounts for the largest share of the state’s GDP, contributing 42.2 per cent, driven by sub-sectors such as trade, hospitality and real estate.

Industrial performance has been driven by small scale units which generate seven times the employment generated by the medium and large industry. Rajasthan has witnessed a strong inflow of investments in the manufacturing sector. As of December 2008, total outstanding investment in Rajasthan stood at US$ 88.79 billion, an increase from US$ 49.81 billion outstanding in December 2007. The construction industry has the highest outstanding investments at US$ 27.05 billion, followed by the electricity sector at US$ 25.88 billion.

About 15 per cent of the total investment that the state receives goes to the chemical industry. Major chemicals produced in Rajasthan include fertilisers, caustic soda and pesticides. The principal industrial complexes for chemicals are at Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur and Bhilwara. Rajasthan also has huge reserves of cement grade limestone and steel melting shop (SMS) grade limestone. SMS grade limestone of Jaisalmer district is supplied to various steel plants in the country. The state has a 16 per cent share in cement production in the country.

Rajasthan is one of the most important tourist destinations in India and south-east Asia.

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