Anil Sharma

Rajasthan mines dept targeting ₹10,000 crore revenue recovery for FY26

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

Rajasthan govt's self-employment scheme drew 5K applications in 10 days

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

Applications for 3 policies go online to help entrepreneurs in Rajasthan

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

6,000 MWh energy storage system in the works for power supply in Rajasthan

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 records 9.74% growth in domestic tourist arrivals in 2025

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

Rajasthan approves schemes to promote Pushkar as wedding destination

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

1,790 plots allocated to investors in last six months in Rajasthan

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

Rajasthan assures quick disposal of crop insurance claims after protests

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

Rajasthan steps up rooftop solar rollout amid push for clean energy

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

Rajasthan Chief Secy directs discoms to accelerate PM-KUSUM implementation

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

No shortage of urea in state: Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Meena

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

Rajasthan grounds ₹8 trillion of Summit MoUs, signalling execution focus

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

Rajasthan govt to equip multi-storey buildings in state with solar energy

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

Over 55K tourists likely to visit Rajasthan for New Year celebrations

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

Tourist footfall in Rajasthan rises 11.71% as govt steps up promotion

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

Urea availability row in Rajasthan escalates as farmers queue up

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

Jaipur Discom action plan targets full recovery of dues in top defaulters

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

Rabi sowing: Gram, barley surpass targets, wheat lags in Rajasthan

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

Rajasthan govt's cities among 100 chosen to push rooftop solar expansion

"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

Tourists flock to Rajasthan as Delhi chokes on post-Diwali pollution

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