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Rajasthan govt plans a boost for its artisans in handicrafts, MSME sectors

Cluster development schemes are being run by various central government ministries such as MSME, textiles, food processing, information and technology, and commerce and industry to support MSMEs

Rajasthan's mines department plans to increase revenue during FY25

To implement the strategy, Mines Secretary Anandi recently met the director, Bhagwati Prasad Kalal, and all field officers of the mines and geology department virtually

Rajasthan government preps drinking water action plan for summers

Rajasthan, which is one of the driest regions in the country, has always faced water scarcity. Annual rainfall ranges from 100 mm to 800 mm on average

Industry bats for Rajasthan govt support to scale up destination weddings

According to Bhavani Shankar Mali, general secretary, All Wedding Industries Federation, Rajasthan, the state hosts 1.5-2 million marriages every year on average

Hospitality industry plans to promote unexplored regions of Rajasthan

Tribal areas of the state like Dungarpur, Banswara, Jhalawar, and Pratapgarh can be developed into tourist destinations

Trade bodies urge Rajasthan govt to make changes in investment policies

The MLUPY scheme provides concessional bank loans to facilitate establishment of enterprises in the state and create employment opportunities

Rajasthan govt prepares draft policy to boost exports via ease of doing biz

The draft policy strives to have competitive export logistics in the state for all modes. The focus will also be on skill development programmes to encourage entrepreneurship in the field

Rajasthan govt to give free seed kits to boost millets production

Some of the hotels and restaurants in the Rajasthan are also serving dishes made with millets after a request made by the CM

Aiming to boost local manufacturing, Raj govt set to announce ODOP policy

The ODOP aims to accelerate economic development within each district by harnessing the potential of local specialities

Rajasthan govt assesses crop loss in districts affected by rain, hailstorms

Trader K G Jhalani said harvesting of wheat, barley, and gram would begin in 10-15 days, so there is no major loss to these crops yet

Raj govt expects to attract investment with e-auction of iron ore blocks

Rajasthan is one of the richest states in terms of availability and variety of minerals in the country, producing over 57 different minerals

Rajasthan expects healthy 15% growth in exports of dimensional stones

During the event, the state government also took an opportunity to woo investors by promising a hassle-free policy environment through a single-window clearance system

Rajasthan government plans to announce a new policy to boost tourism

Depending on the tourism sector demand, some changes are made in the policy every year and, accordingly, new policies are introduced

Rajasthan's trade bodies urge govt to amend gold mine auction system

About a decade back, the state had discovered 113.52 million tonnes of gold ore in reserves in the Bhukia-Jagpura village of Banswara district

Rajasthan's trade bodies flag increasing production cost concerns

Industries, including firms in the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector, are finding it difficult to survive the competition due to higher costs compared to neighbouring states

MIF partners with Rajasthan University to help youth build startups

The tieup with the Entrepreneurship and Career Hub (ECH) will provide youth with technology and support to help them build startups

Coming soon: Integrated e-platform for agricultural sector in Rajasthan

"If this comes out the way the CM is saying, I feel farmers will benefit a lot as everything related to agriculture would be under one place," said Ajay Meena, a farmer from Shivdaspura area

February rain kindles hope of better harvest in Rajasthan traders

If rain lashes the state in the next 10-15 days, then it will further boost production, traders said, adding that more rainfall after that will affect the crops

Work on multipurpose coaching hub in Rajasthan's Pratapnagar gains pace

In the first phase, 70 of 140 units have been allotted to various educational institutions. Of the 90 commercial units, 53 have been allotted, along with two residential units and one mixed unit

Rajasthan may see drop in mustard production during 2023-2024 crop season

"The experts peg the output at around 1-1.2 mt lower than the estimates," said Anil Chatar, joint secretary of the Mustard Oil Producers Association of India