Rajasthan

Rajasthan ranks first in India in the production of oilseeds, rapeseed, and mustard and is the second largest producer of garlic, nutri-coarse cereals, coriander, and cumin.

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Last updated: Nov, 2024

FACTFILE

Capital

Jaipur

Geographical Area (sq km)

342,239

State Language

Hindi, Marwari, Jaipuri, Mewari, Malvi and English

Literacy Rate

66.1 per cent

Key Industries:

Cement

Tourism

Textiles

IT and ITeS

Ceramics

Handicrafts

Chemical

Marble

Steel

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