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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

Rajasthan govt unveils sowing targets for kharif crops for this year

Due to the promotion of coarse grains by the central government, the sowing target of pearl millet (Bajra) was slightly changed, while the sowing area of Jowar (sorghum) has been doubled.

Rajasthan eyes early allotment of co-industrial spaces at Sitapura

Currently, senior officials at RIICO are considering three allotment options. They are fixed monthly rent, fixed lease premium (long-term and short-term) and lease basis e-auction, the official said

Rajasthan brings new rules to develop the mining-affected areas

For DMFT, 30 per cent of royalty amount is collected from old mines of major minerals and 10 per cent each from auctioned major mineral mines and minor mineral mines

Rajasthan govt plans 2,000 mini buses in Jaipur for transit boost

The population and area of Jaipur have been increasing continuously over the last three decades, but public transport facilities have not kept pace

2.1 million in Rajasthan opt out of food subsidy under 'Give Up' drive

The campaign is being successfully conducted in Jaipur to encourage ineligible individuals receiving benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) to remove their names voluntarily

Rajasthan mines department earns over ₹1,306 cr in first 2 months of FY26

The department has fixed a revenue collection target of ₹12,950 crore in FY26. It was among the top revenue generating departments in Rajasthan in FY25

Rajasthan to start registration process for animal insurance scheme

The scheme, announced in the state's 2025 budget, aims to provide financial assistance in case of accidental death of livestock animals

Rising Covid cases hit hotel bookings in Rajasthan amid travel fears

Tourism contributes around 12 per cent to 14 per cent to Rajasthan's economy, according to industry estimates. Over 7.5 million people are employed in the industry

Rajasthan govt prepares action plan to auction minor mineral plots

Rajasthan prepares action plan for minor mineral plots auction

Rajasthan govt to soon bring out a policy to boost film production

Diya Kumari, the state's deputy chief minister who also holds the tourism portfolio, has directed officials to finalise the policy, alongside working on plans to boost adventure tourism in the state

Rajasthan govt to focus on strengthening agriculture sector's infra

The official said that the CM gave his consent to allot free land for these mandis, sub-mandis and food parks in government as well as local body areas

Rajasthan's agriculture dept launches campaign against fake fertilisers

Suresh Kumar Ola, the state's agriculture commissioner, said that the quality control campaign will be run till July 10

Rajasthan to promote religious tourism, ensure development of temple towns

According to Rajasthan government data, the tourism industry has a share of 7.45 per cent in the gross value added (GVA) of the state, and a share of over 11.35 per cent in overall employment

With 8 housing schemes, Rajasthan lays bricks to bridge shelter divide

Under the scheme, 80 flats for the high-income group will be constructed in Ganga Apartment, located in Sector 26 of the Pratap Nagar Housing Scheme in Jaipur's Sanganer