Anil Sharma

Rajasthan mining department targets ₹14,000 crore revenue in FY27

In the financial year 2025-26, the department achieved a record revenue collection of ₹10,394 crore, registering a 13 percent growth rate

West Asia conflict hits Rajasthan tourism, bookings plunge sharply

In just 15 days of the new financial year, bookings by foreign tourists in hotels have plummeted by 70 to 80 percent

RIICO's land policies attract investors to Rajasthan, draw strong demand

The Direct Allotment Scheme-2025 was launched in January 2025 and is applicable until December 2026

Rajasthan to roll out housing schemes across cities for all income groups

In December 2025, RHB announced it will launch new housing schemes in Bhiwadi and Hanumangarh. It will construct a community centre in Pratap Nagar in Jaipur's Sector 22 this year

Rajasthan govt set to achieve record mustard production this year

Rajasthan is set for a record mustard harvest, with output rising despite weather disruptions, supported by higher sowing and favourable crop conditions

Rajasthan govt adds 2 more districts to farm power supply project

Dausa and Karauli added as state pushes for universal daytime farm power by 2027

Rajasthan mines department revenue reaches ₹9,620 crore for FY26

Rajasthan mining revenue crosses ₹9,620 crore, with focus on boosting exploration, auctions and curbing illegal mining to drive growth

Rajasthan govt plans irrigation upgrade to reduce monsoon dependence

Currently, micro-irrigation facilities cover 24 per cent of the state's gross sown area (GSA). There are plans to expand coverage to 51 per cent by 2030

Unseasonal rains damage Rabi crops in Rajasthan, farmers worried

Unseasonal rains and hailstorms across Rajasthan have severely damaged Rabi crops, leaving farmers anxious as losses mount and compensation processes begin

Rajasthan discoms get relief as Centre agencies cut loan interest rates

Loan rate cuts by Power Finance Corporation and Rural Electrification Corporation ease debt pressure on Rajasthan discoms, freeing funds for power infrastructure

Rajasthan to begin mustard, gram procurement at MSP from March 25

RAJFED to begin MSP procurement of mustard and gram from late March as Rajasthan gears up for the rabi marketing season

Rajasthan govt directs officials to ensure uninterrupted power in summer

Rajasthan has stepped up preparations for peak summer power demand, focusing on supply security, solar capacity and battery energy storage systems

Rajasthan govt to lease JDA's vacant plots and spaces for short durations

Commercial activities include site offices, maintenance storage, exhibitions, car washing, stone and marble sales, game zones, circuses, and other activities

Rajasthan govt to set up ₹2,000 crore fund for school infrastructure

Rajasthan to create ₹2,000-crore school infrastructure fund, build 1,500 classrooms and AI labs in 1,000 schools as part of wider Budget push on education, jobs, and rural infrastructure

Rajasthan govt streamlines ODOP, MSME approvals to ease doing business

Rajasthan streamlines ODOP and MSME approvals, delegates powers to district GMs and shifts fully online to speed up clearances and boost ease of doing business

Rajasthan allocates ₹30 crore to promote small entrepreneur exports

Rajasthan govt will provide ₹30 crore in financial support to small entrepreneurs to participate in domestic and international fairs under MSME, Export Promotion, and One District One Product schemes

Rajasthan government unveils Homestay Scheme 2026 to boost tourism

New policy eases licensing, raises room limit and aims to boost rural tourism, self-employment and local incomes across the state

Rajasthan discoms aim to double PM Surya Ghar Yojana installations in 2026

After the state introduced a scheme offering 150 units of free electricity per month, customers have become more inclined towards rooftop solar plants, according to Dogra

Rajasthan govt plans to promote beekeeping to boost farmers' income

With subsidies, bee colony distribution and new Centres of Excellence, Rajasthan plans to boost honey output and farm incomes through large-scale beekeeping

Rajasthan govt actively pushes natural farming; 250K farmers on board

The state government's goal is to nudge farmers towards chemical-free practices that also increase incomes