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Economy of Rajasthan

economy of the ndian state Rajasthan

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionJul 8, 2026
Entity authorityQ4530370 ↗
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Rajasthan is a mineral-rich state of India, with agriculture, mining and tourism as its main engines of growth. The state's mines produce gold, silver, sandstone, limestone, marble, rock phosphate, copper and lignite. It is the second-largest producer of cement and contributes one tenth of the salt produced in India.

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Wheat and barley are cultivated in large areas, as are pulses, sugarcane, and oilseeds. Cotton and tobacco are cash crops. Rajasthan is among the largest producers of edible oils in India and the second largest producer of oilseeds. Rajasthan is also the biggest wool-producing state in India. There are mainly two crop seasons Kharif and Rabi. The main source of irrigation is wells and tanks. The Indira Gandhi Canal irrigates northwestern Rajasthan.

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