The state, in its present form, is a conglomeration of 19 princely states and 3 chiefships, which varied in size, population, administrative efficiency, and the level of socioeconomic development. Administratively, Rajasthan is divided into 32 districts, which are further subdivided into 241 tehsils and 237 development blocks. With an area of 3.42 Lakh Sq. Kms., It is the largest state in the country.

Geographysical disadvantages faced by the state act as major bottlenecks in achieving accelerated development. Though the state accounts for 10.74% of country's area, 5.5% of its population and 10.6% of the area under cultivation, yet it has barely 1.6 % of its water resources. The limited water resources available are also characterised by excessive dependence on ground water, The ground water potential of the state is limited and is under stress in many blocks on account of overdrawal. It is nevertheless the mainstay of irrigation in the state, contributing to 55 % of the area under irrigation. For surface irrigation the state is dependent on a network of rain, dependent tanks and its share in inter - state waters.

Over 61 % of state's area covering 11 districts and containing 40% of its population lies west of Aravallis in the Thar desert. This area is characterised by extremely deficient and erratic rainfall, although the state's normal rainfall is 57.5 cm. The rainfall is erratic and fails regularly, These factors have combined to make the state's economy and its people susceptible to crop failures, droughts and scarcity conditions.

As per 2001 census Rajasthan has a population of 5.65 crores, the density of population is 165 per sq. km. as against 324 sq. km. for the country as a whole, Annual growth rate population is 2.83% (as per census of 2001 ) as against the annual growth rate 2.13% of the country. Thus Rajasthan is handicapped by high growth rate of population. The literacy rate of Rajasthan is 61.03% as against 65.38% for the country.

Rajasthan has vast potential for investment mainly in its Six thrust Sectors i.e.

The Total Exports from Rajasthan in the year 1991-92 was appox. Rs. 300 Crore which has grown manifold to Rs. 3500 Crore in the year 1997-98 which has touched new heights in 1998-99 by exceeding Rs. 4000 crore. The main items exported were ready-made Garments , Food/Agro Products, Engineering, Electronics, Textile, Carpet & Durries, Plastic & Linoleum's, Gems & Jewellery, Diamond, chemical & Allied, Handicrafts, Marble and Granite, Wool & Woolens Handloom and Leather. Even now total capacity utilization is appox. 35% which itself offers great opportunities for investors.

Rajasthan being third largest state of India has immense potential of development mainly in Power sector, Infrastructure and Industries. It has approx. 531 large and medium scale industries having total investment of approx. Rs. 12577 Crores. Government policies and various Organizations has also helped Small Scale Industries to grow manifold to 1,93,820 with total investment Rs.2333 Crores. Inland Container depots and air cargo facilities at multiple location has further helped increasing trade from Rajasthan. Well organized and equipped industrial areas, support from various government organizations, favorable government policies, better infrastructure and working environment adds value to it.

EXPORT OF VARIOUS COMMODITIES FROM RAJASTHAN-DIRECTION OF EXPORTS

• General Overview Of Investment In Rajasthan.
• State Economy.
• Agriculture.
• Animal Husbandry.
• Industrial Scenario In Rajasthan.
• Single Window System
• Exports In Rajasthan.
• Mineral Production In Rajasthan.
• Marble And Granite Production In Rajasthan.
• Tourism In Rajasthan.
• Industrial Infrastructure In Rajasthan.
• Power Scenario
• Transportation

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