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Aiming to boost local manufacturing, Raj govt set to announce ODOP policy

The ODOP aims to accelerate economic development within each district by harnessing the potential of local specialities

Rajasthan govt assesses crop loss in districts affected by rain, hailstorms

Trader K G Jhalani said harvesting of wheat, barley, and gram would begin in 10-15 days, so there is no major loss to these crops yet

Raj govt expects to attract investment with e-auction of iron ore blocks

Rajasthan is one of the richest states in terms of availability and variety of minerals in the country, producing over 57 different minerals

Rajasthan expects healthy 15% growth in exports of dimensional stones

During the event, the state government also took an opportunity to woo investors by promising a hassle-free policy environment through a single-window clearance system

Rajasthan government plans to announce a new policy to boost tourism

Depending on the tourism sector demand, some changes are made in the policy every year and, accordingly, new policies are introduced

Rajasthan's trade bodies urge govt to amend gold mine auction system

About a decade back, the state had discovered 113.52 million tonnes of gold ore in reserves in the Bhukia-Jagpura village of Banswara district

Rajasthan's trade bodies flag increasing production cost concerns

Industries, including firms in the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector, are finding it difficult to survive the competition due to higher costs compared to neighbouring states

MIF partners with Rajasthan University to help youth build startups

The tieup with the Entrepreneurship and Career Hub (ECH) will provide youth with technology and support to help them build startups

Coming soon: Integrated e-platform for agricultural sector in Rajasthan

"If this comes out the way the CM is saying, I feel farmers will benefit a lot as everything related to agriculture would be under one place," said Ajay Meena, a farmer from Shivdaspura area

February rain kindles hope of better harvest in Rajasthan traders

If rain lashes the state in the next 10-15 days, then it will further boost production, traders said, adding that more rainfall after that will affect the crops

Work on multipurpose coaching hub in Rajasthan's Pratapnagar gains pace

In the first phase, 70 of 140 units have been allotted to various educational institutions. Of the 90 commercial units, 53 have been allotted, along with two residential units and one mixed unit

Rajasthan may see drop in mustard production during 2023-2024 crop season

"The experts peg the output at around 1-1.2 mt lower than the estimates," said Anil Chatar, joint secretary of the Mustard Oil Producers Association of India

Rajasthan govt turns to open market as power cuts hit irrigation

This is prompting the Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam to purchase electricity from the open market, sources in the state energy department said

Rajasthan aims to be leader state in providing water connections: Minister

Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Minister Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary said the fast progress in the Jal Jeevan Mission is important for Rajasthan

Industry gives call to regularise hotels in state's residential areas

Hotel owners feel that if their problems are resolved, Rajasthan will progress significantly in tourism

Rajasthan govt likely to seek PM Narendra Modi's help to promote tourism

Tour operator Sanjay Kaushik said that Rajasthan is very famous for its heritage and the state has the highest number of heritage properties in the world

Trade bodies, exporters in Rajasthan demand task force to boost exports

According to available government data, exports from Rajasthan touched Rs 70,000 crore in the 2022-2023. Trade pundits expect it to reach Rs 80,000 crore in 2023-2024

Hotels, restaurants in Rajasthan to serve millet dishes to tourists

The move comes after a delegation of the Hotel Federation of Rajasthan recently met Chief Minister (CM) Bhajanlal Sharma

Rajasthan farmers rejoice at cold weather, say it's a boon for rabi crops

Commodity traders also feel that the production of Rabi crops will increase due to severe cold conditions

Rajasthan CM to resolve problems of industry and boost job creation

The government also assured them that their problems would be resolved as soon as possible to make Rajasthan a developed state