Rajasthan is the India's largest state by area, spanning about 342,239 sq. km (34 million hectares). Rajasthan borders Punjab to the north, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Madhya Pradesh to the southeast, and Gujarat to the southwest.
Strong cultural significance of agriculture and high diversity of crops place Rajasthan at the forefront of agricultural states in India. The State has 14.14% of India's cultivable land which accounts for 25.5 million hectares. It contributes significantly to India's agri-exports of spices and other agri-products.
It has strong Industrial Infrastructure with Six Agro Food Parks for development of agrobased industries.
Economic Scenario
Rajasthan's total GSVA in 2024-25 came from agriculture and allied sectors. This is above the national average of 18%.
State's population is engaged in agriculture, either as cultivators or agricultural labourers.
Population is associated with agricultural sector.
Cumulative FDI inflows flowed into Rajasthan between 2019 and 2024, spanning a wide range of sectors.
Rajasthan's GSDP at current prices during 2024-25 outpaced India's GDP growth rate of 10.47% over the same period.
Sector composition of
GSVA
(2024-25 estimates)
Total GSVA: about INR 15.7 lakh crore.
