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Rajasthan comes up with new draft township policy, invites suggestions

The draft policy says that in case of a lack of maintenance or development work, the urban body or development authority will be able to sell these reserved plots and get development work done

Industrial sector in Rajasthan fears output slump after power cut order

The power department on Wednesday announced intermittent power cuts in industrial areas daily between 8pm and 3am

Trade bodies ask Rajasthan govt to focus on ease of doing business

Suggestions were presented by the Hotel Association of Rajasthan to make the state a global tourism destination by 2047

Rajasthan govt to boost religious tourism by enhancing temple towns, infra

Tourism contributes roughly 12-14% to the state economy and employs over 7.5 million to 8 million, the third largest after agriculture and textiles

Trade bodies in Rajasthan seek budgetary, tax reforms to boost development

"This force should also be responsible for budgetary reforms of the state government," said Kailash Sharma, senior vice-president of ARTIA

Rajasthan govt plans ropeway to connect Amber, Jaigarh, and Nahargarh forts

Amber Fort is the most visited tourist spot in the state attracting 2 million sight-seers in 2023-24, up from around 1 million in 2021-2022, according to the state government

Trade and industry bodies in Rajasthan call for creating solar energy hub

Rajasthan ranks as one of the leading states in the country for solar energy production

Rajasthan to build 500,000 water harvesting units across 20,000 village

With annual rainfall in the state ranging from 100 mm to 800 mm, many parts of the state face unavailability of water, even for drinking purposes

New rainwater harvesting rules for all plot owners in Rajasthan

Annual rainfall ranges from 100 mm to 800 mm on average, and groundwater is unavailable in many parts of the state, even for drinking

Frequent power cuts still a trouble for Rajasthan govt amid scorching heat

Despite continuous power purchase, difference in the demand-supply remains

Gems, jewellery and textiles sectors seek sops from Rajasthan govt

According to the trade body, in April 2024, exports saw a decline of over 5.3 per cent to around Rs 18,832 crore, while in April last year, exports were more than Rs 19,892 crore

Rajasthan govt plans investor summit in Jaipur to develop solar power

The organisers are expected to start contacting investors in June. A chart tracking where road shows and meetings are to be held is being prepared

Rajasthan govt to expedite auction of minor and major mine blocks

To prevent illegal mining, the state will prioritise preparing and auctioning as many mining blocks as possible

Rajasthan travel industry seeks infra push to boost wedding tourism

Industry experts say if destination weddings are to be promoted in the state, the government will have to provide good infrastructure at places with heritage properties

Rising temperatures drive up electricity consumption in Rajasthan

The last fortnight recorded an increase of 300 lakh units in the electricity demand, which is continuously rising, sources in the energy department said

Rajasthan plans to go all out on solar, shun coal, to meet power demand

According to the plan, subsidised rooftop systems are to be installed at 500,000 houses in the first phase of PM Suryaghar Yojana in the state

Drugs, liquor, and cash worth Rs 1,000 crore seized in Rajasthan

Traders in Rajasthan have expressed displeasure over the seizure of cash and jewellery

Raj govt to hold tourism festival 'Great Indian Travel Bazaar' from May 5-7

The state government plans to showcase its tourism infrastructure during the event.

Western Rajasthan sees large scale production of pomegranates, potatoes

According to agriculture experts, the young and educated farmers of Rajasthan are experimenting and abandoning the traditional crops in their fields

Add colour to tourism via Holi events: Trade body to Rajasthan govt

If Holi events were organised properly at 50 destinations, more than 10 million people from outside could visit Rajasthan within five years, says a travel agent