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Election code hampers transport of cash and jewellery in Rajasthan

The code came into effect after the Election Commission announced the date for assembly elections in Rajasthan

Handicraft exports from Rajasthan likely to surge over 10% this year

It exports blue pottery mainly to the Middle East and America, and miniature paintings and wooden handicraft items to the US and Europe

Global slowdown may take sheen off gems & jewellery industry in Rajasthan

The overseas demand has also shifted to light-weight stone-studded jewellery, of both precious and non-precious stones

Mobile phones, auto parts top cargo items at Jaipur airport in September

Surprisingly, human hair also comes in the top category

Agri clusters among trade body demands ahead of Rajasthan Assembly polls

At present, 18,000 Megawatt (Mw) of energy is produced through renewable energy in Rajasthan, whereas the state can produce up to 100,000 Mw

Rajasthan becomes a year-round tourism hub, even during the hot summers

According to trade experts' estimates, over five crore tourists are expected to visit the state in the remaining three months of the year

Jaipur's lac bangle industry shines on demand, worth Rs 75-80 crore

The 250-year-old lac bangle industry is primarily unorganised; hence, no official data is available on its market size

World-renowned Jaipuri razai industry is on the brink of a crisis

Even former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and ex vice-president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat were its admirers

Rajasthan's ARTIA calls to include demands of industry in poll manifestos

According to ARTIA, these are important from the point of view of the economy and employment

Rajasthan govt to boost tourism, improve infrastructure facilities

Special efforts will be made to improve road connectivity and provide last-mile connectivity

Rajasthan government to promote scientific temperament among youth

To give a further push to mining, the state government also plans to establish a mining university in the Kota division

New limestone block set to aid employment and revenue in Rajasthan

Rajasthan's mines minister Pramod Jain Bhaya said that planned exploration of mining minerals in the state and auction of blocks are going on at full speed

Rajasthan tops the list in solar water pump installations: Official

More than 62,000 farmers have directly benefited from the scheme introduced by the Ashok Gehlot government four-and-a-half years ago

Rajasthan govt charts plan for export promotion of agricultural commodities

The state is one of the top producers of mustard, moth beans, bajra, guar, and Isabgol

With aim to provide quality electricity, Rajasthan to beef up energy infra

Power distribution companies (discoms) have appealed to electricity consumers to control their power consumption

Rajasthan govt plans online training to make youngsters job-ready

The RSLDC is mandated to implement short-term skill development programmes in the state

Rajasthan govt to boost organic farming, provide subsidies to farmers

The state government will also set up an organic products mart in Jaipur and Jodhpur at a cost of around Rs 100 crore

Ashok Gehlot plans to ramp up micro irrigation system in Rajasthan

During the next two years, 40,000 farmers will be given subsidies for 16,000 km of pipeline in the state

MICE centre in Jodhpur likely to give tourism a boost in Rajasthan

MICE tourism, rapidly expanding in Rajasthan, offers numerous opportunities in the tourism industry

Rajasthan government bets on investment in agriculture-based industries

The farmers taking subsidies under this policy launched by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in 2019 are setting up agro-processing industries, cold storage, pack houses and milk chilling plants