Anil Sharma

Rajasthan's mines department targets over ₹10,000 crore revenue in FY26, stepping up recovery efforts after record collections and strong mining growth in FY25

State government's interest-free loan scheme for young entrepreneurs sees strong early uptake across districts

Rajasthan moves three key entrepreneur support policies online, ending offline applications and easing access to MSME, export and ODOP incentives

Rajasthan is developing a 6,000 MWh battery storage system and scaling solar, transmission and digitisation to ensure reliable power supply for farmers and future demand

Rajasthan saw a 9.74% rise in domestic tourists in 2025, with over 25 crore visitors, even as foreign arrivals declined less than the national average

The schemes were approved by the state's Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and Ajmer Development Authority (ADA), a senior ADA official said

Simplified policies boost investor interest as RIICO allocates 1,790 plots worth ₹3,200 crore in six months and opens 20 new industrial areas in Rajasthan

According to reports, an amount of ₹950 crore remains unpaid by insurance companies in the state under the crop insurance scheme

Driven by free electricity and subsidies, Rajasthan is adding over 13,000 rooftop solar plants a month, with more than 2.7 lakh consumers registering under the scheme

He also directed that projects with a capacity of 3,000 megawatt (Mw) under the scheme be developed by March 2026

The agriculture minister's statement came after former chief minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot criticised the state government for its failure to provide fertilisers to farmers on time

The official said the state recorded a series of policy, investment and governance milestones in 2025 that are reshaping its economic landscape

Rajasthan plans to power multi-storey buildings with solar energy via virtual net metering, aiming to cut power bills, boost green energy use and create jobs

Tourism experts estimate that during the December-January period, tourism-related business is expected to touch over ₹500 crore

Every year, millions of visitors from India and abroad travel to the state's ancient and historic religious sites

As Rabi sowing nears completion in Rajasthan, farmers queue up for urea, triggering a political row between the state government and the Congress over fertiliser availability

Engineers have been instructed to prioritise revenue collection through awareness campaigns and settlements by organising camps

According to the data, sowing was completed in more than 21.50 lakh hectares by December 4, the highest in past five years

"Under the program, awareness activities and vendor training will be conducted in these cities to encourage people to install rooftop solar systems," the official added

Hotel occupancy is hovering between 70 and 80 per cent, out of which domestic tourists account for 95 per cent