RAJASTHAN INDUSTRIES
Rajasthan started experiencing industrial development between 1950 and 1960. Large scale and Small scale industries started springing up in the KOTA , JAIPUR , UDAIPUR , BHILWADA and other industries Estates of Rajasthan. It is home to several key industries which are engaged in production of goods like - COTTON COTHS , COTTON YARN, CEMENT, SUGER , ZINC-INGOTS, EDIBLE OILS, SALT, COPPER CATHODES etc.
Rajasthan is always ahead in MARBLES INDUSTRY in india. The quality of Marble found in the mines of Rajasthan is the best in the country. It produces Oli and Gas. GAS based power plant are coming up in the gas bearing area of the states. Rajasthan has large solar plants in the country. It developed solar power plant to generate power for the state.
Rajasthan is well advance in TEXTILE, HANDICRAFT, METAL AND MINERALS.
TEXTILE INDUSTRY - Textile industry is the chief industry and the rajasthan is considered as india's Second largest producer of polyester fiber. It grow in the bhilwada district of Rajasthan. Besides these, Rajasthan is also involved in the large scale production of cotton and wool in the county. It also produces huge quantities of yarn and hence is the fourth largest producer in India.
CEMENT INDUSTRY - The state of Rajasthan is also the major producer of cement and accounts for 15 percent of the cement output of the country.
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY - The chemical industry produces calcium carbide, caustic soda, sulphuric acid, pesticides, insecticide and fertilisers.
SALT INDUSTRY - Rajasthan is the Third largest producer of salt (sodium chloride) in the country.
HANDICRAFT INDUSTRY - The handicrafts of Rajasthan are world known it includes JEWELLERY, MEENAKRI, TEXTILE, HANDMADE PAPER,POTTERY, STONE, DECORATIVE FLOWERS AND LAMP SHADES, CROCHET, TATTING, WAVING, MACRAME etc. The rajasthani handlooms and Crafts are liked by all every city of Rajasthan has a unique selling point, which no one can over look. Be it jodhpur, Jaipur, udaipur pushkar, shekhawati.
The largest mineral and metal deposits like Zinc, Copper lignite, gypsum and mica is state have fostered the growth of large number of industries that are involved in producing by products by utilising these NATURAL RESOURCES .
Map showing industrial areas in rajasthan
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