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Heavy rainfall hits Kharif crops in Rajasthan in the last fortnight

Major crops such as moong, bajra, maize, soybean, groundnut, and cotton are most impacted

Will provide uninterrupted electricity to farmers: Rajasthan energy min

State's Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar directed the managing directors of discoms or power distribution corporations to prepare an action plan to reduce power losses

Rajasthan govt mulling new policy for farmer-producer organisations

The Panch-Gaurav program focuses on one crop, one plant species, one product, one tourist spot, and one sport in each district

Rajasthan govt to build godowns to boost food storage capacity for farmers

Under the scheme, the target is to create over 160,000 million tonnes of additional storage capacity in the years 2024-25 and 2025-26 for food grains storage

Rajasthan stone crushers delay 19-day strike after talks with govt

The strike was called against what these associations called "repressive" policies, administrative hurdles, and impractical rules of the government

Scanty monsoon rainfall fans crop loss fear among farmers in Rajasthan

Lack of rainfall is likely to damage the most important crops, guar, and pearl millet (bajra)

Rajasthan's mines dept eyes record revenue with focus on dues recovery

Principal Secretary Mines and Geology T Ravikant said that a concrete strategy is being chalked out, which includes recovery of revenue dues

US tariff hike likely to hit Rajasthan's gems and jewellery sector

Jaipur Sarafa Committee Chairman Kailash Mittal said that Rajasthan's jewellery traders are surprised by the tariff move but not overly worried

Rajasthan govt signs 1,600 MoUs worth ₹1.37 trillion for tourism push

State targets tourism-led economic growth with mega projects, policy incentives, and job creation through strategic MoU execution

Rajasthan's small mine, stone associations go on strike; ₹150 crore loss

Both associations have submitted a memorandum to T Ravikant, principal secretary (mines), and demanded a solution to their issues

Rajasthan to tap adventure, tribal tourism for job, GVA growth by 2030

The department plans to map the potential of adventure tourism activities such as water-based, air-based, and land-based across the state in consultation with relevant departments

Kharif sowing in Rajasthan on track to meet agriculture dept's target

In Rajasthan, the main crops grown during the monsoon season include pearl millet (bajra), moong, moth, groundnut, soybean, cotton, and guar (cluster beans)

Rajasthan hikes royalties on minor minerals by up to 30% after 4 years

The Mines Department had sent a proposal to increase the royalties on minor minerals to the state government a few days ago

Rajasthan govt's special action plan in the works for ₹35 trillion MoUs

The summit saw the signing of MoUs worth around ₹35 trillion across sectors, a record for the state, according to the official

Early monsoon boosts tourism prospects in Rajasthan: Trade experts

According to trade experts, hotels across the state are busy and preparing for the main tourist season, from October to March, as they expect a big rush during this monsoon season

Rajasthan industry body urges govt to set up chemical hub in state

Five chemical hubs are currently being established in India - Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Dahej (Gujarat), Paradip (Odisha) and two places in Tamil Nadu

Rajasthan is emerging as a major hub of decentralised solar energy

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has committed to provide daytime electricity to farmers in the state by 2027

Jaipur ranks first in Rajasthan's 'Give Up' national food security drive

The 'Give Up' campaign targets families in the exclusion category - those with a government or semi-government jobholder, pension above ₹1 lakh per year and a total family income over ₹1 lakh

Rajasthan commodity traders end strike after govt relents on fee hike

The strike, which disrupted business across 247 mandis, impacted around ₹10,000 crore worth of trade in a single day, according to industry estimates

Rajasthan bets big on solar power to emerge as a renewable energy leader

Due to Rajasthan's rising electricity demand, which is increasing by an estimated 8-10 per cent annually, the government's focus is to obtain 43 per cent of power consumption from solar energy by 2030