State Report (2008)

Rajasthan is emerging as one of the important states in the country. The state economy witnessed a compound annual growth rate of 15.2 per cent between 2002-03 and 2006-07 and added up to US$ 33.32 billion in 2006-07.

The state's contribution is strong in crops like mustard, bajra, guar, cumin, coriander, and rabi oil seeds. It is ranked second in the country in barley production and third in soyabean and gram. It is amongst the largest producers of cotton and wool in the country. It is a mining hub, and has the second largest mineral reserves in the country.

Rajasthan has forts, palaces and museums, which were part of erstwhile princely states. These sites are now major attraction for tourists. The state has tiger sanctuaries and hosts numerous fairs, some of which, like the Pushkar fair, have gained international fame. Rajasthan has a developed tourism infrastructure, with over 6,000 rooms spread over more than 150 hotels.

The 'Palace on Wheels', a well known luxury attraction for foreign tourists, runs through this state.

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State Presentation (2007)

• Rajasthan's share in India's foreign and domestic tourist arrivals stands at 11.2 per cent and 3.3 per cent respectively.
• The state of Rajasthan is also a major producer of cement and accounts for 15 per cent of the cement output of the country.
• Chemical industry in Rajasthan accounts for 15 per cent of the total investment and major chemicals produced in Rajasthan include fertilizers, caustic soda and pesticides.
• Rajasthan is also the 2nd largest mineral producing state in India.

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