| Rajasthan's strategic
location as the corridor between the
wealthy north and the prosperous west
enables it to provide convenient access
to the two largest consumer markets in
India.
The state's key areas of strength
include mineral based industries,
textile, tourism and gems &
jewellery. Rajasthan enjoys a distinct
advantage in these sectors. It is also
the leading producer of cement and
metals such as copper, zinc and lead and
the largest producer of marble and
stones in the country.
Tourism accounts for over 15 per cent
of the state's economy. It attracts over
10 per cent per cent of the foreign
tourists visiting the country every
year.
Advantage Rajasthan
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Leading
producer of cement in the country.
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Second
largest mineral producing state in
the country, large reserves of
metallic and non-metallic reserves
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Among
the largest producers of cotton and
wool in the country
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A well
known tourist destination
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One of
the most progressive states in
electricity sector reforms
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Recent
discovery of oil and gas reserves
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Emerging
destination for IT and ITES
industries
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