Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area, much of which is composed of the vast Thar desert. Historically, Rajasthan has lagged on several human development indicators. Successive governments have focused on improving inter-state and intra-state connectivity while unleashing policies to attract manufacturing service industries. Rajasthan is the top tourist destination in the country thanks to its rich history of princely states. Aside from the tourism industry, the state is leveraging its geostrategic location to help develop manufacturing clusters along India’s dedicated western freight corridor that will link Delhi to Mumbai.
State Summary
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Size
132,139 sq. miles -
Population
68.6 million -
State GDP
$80 billion (USD) -
Legislative Assembly Seats
200
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Rajya Sabha Seats
10 -
Lok Sabha Seats
25 -
Party Affiliation
Indian National Congress (INC)
Climate Change
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Recent Articles
Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) allows the annual change in tariff for biomass projects
Posted on December 27, 2023Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) allows the annual change in tariff for biomass projects in the state based on the increase or decrease in variable charges like fuel costs.
Rajasthan releases the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Policy, 2023
Posted on October 11, 2023Rajasthan releases the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Policy, 2023, with the objective of furthering renewable energy integration into the state’s power grid, and developing 90GW renewable energy capacity in the state by 2030.
Rajasthan grants a five-year extension for expired Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) related to wind projects
Posted on October 4, 2023Rajasthan grants a five-year extension for expired Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) related to wind projects, with the aim to provide stability and support to wind energy developers in the region.
Rajasthan approves the Rajasthan Green Hydrogen Policy-2023
Posted on September 28, 2023Rajasthan approves the Rajasthan Green Hydrogen Policy-2023, aiming to encourage the development of green hydrogen in the state. As per the policy, investors will be given incentives such as 50% exemption in transmission and distribution charges for 10 years for companies establishing facilities 500 kilo tonnes per annum renewable energy plants. Additionally, investors establishing research centres for green hydrogen production from brackish water are eligible for 30% investment grant yup to INR 5 crores (~$601,500).
Energy
India faces a complex energy challenge: it needs cheap and abundant energy to power high economic growth and lift its citizens into the middle class. But it also hopes to keep its commitments to the U.N. Climate Change Convention and achieve energy independence. India’s states have the resources to generate the energy India needs, but they take different approaches to fostering the growth of the industry. This section allows you to explore energy news from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s energy sector.
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Coal • Energy Efficiency • Energy-related Transportation • Nuclear • Oil and Gas • Power & Renewable Energy • Power • Renewables •Recent Articles
Rajasthan subsidizes the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders to $5.4 per cylinder
Posted on January 3, 2024Rajasthan subsidizes the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders to $5.4 per cylinder from January 1. Subsidized LPG was one of BJP’s poll promises.
Rajasthan announces its decision to cut power from non-essential industries
Posted on August 30, 2023Rajasthan announces its decision to cut power from non-essential industries that are operating below 50% capacity and divert it to farmers and common people. The decision was taken in view of the ongoing power shortage in the state.
Rajasthan announces a complete waiver of fuel surcharge for domestic and agricultural categories
Posted on August 16, 2023Rajasthan announces a complete waiver of fuel surcharge for domestic and agricultural categories consuming more than 200 units of electricity.
Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) notifies the new renewable purchase obligations (RPO)
Posted on June 21, 2023Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) notifies the new renewable purchase obligations (RPO) for the state to include energy storage and move solar along with biomass into the other RPO category. The changes align with the regulation issued by the Ministry of Power (MoP) and will be effective from April 1, 2024.
Related National Goals
U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project Tracker — There is currently no data available for Rajasthan. (updated July 3, 2019)
Solar Performance Tracker — Rajasthan reaches 16340.75MW (updated March 31, 2021)
Wind Performance Tracker — Rajasthan achieves 4681.82MW (updated March 30, 2021)
Finance
Finance
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Health
While India’s healthcare system is expansive in terms of the number of beneficiaries covered, inequalities in access to high-quality yet affordable care continue to plague delivery systems and push citizens towards the more unregulated private sector. Similarly, while India’s National Health Policy of 2017 promises to reform this system, the responsibility to institute those reforms falls to the states who each have their own unique challenges and opportunities to meet the healthcare needs of their people. This section allows you to explore emerging healthcare policies and news covering new initiatives from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s healthcare sector.
Recent Articles
Rajasthan makes a provision to reimburse air travel fare up to $1,220 for a person requiring organ transplant and an accompanying attendant
Posted on June 28, 2023Rajasthan makes a provision to reimburse air travel fare up to $1,220 for a person requiring organ transplant and an accompanying attendant.
Rajasthan announces opening new sub-health centres in 441 villages in the state
Posted on June 21, 2023Rajasthan announces opening new sub-health centres in 441 villages in the state. The move is aimed at expanding medical facilities and providing better treatment to all residents of the state.
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations
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Rajasthan approves the Rajasthan Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (Facilitation of Establishment and Operations) (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Posted on March 29, 2023
Rajasthan cabinet approves the Rajasthan Energy Conservation Building Code and Rajasthan Energy Conservation Building Code Rules-2023
Posted on March 8, 2023
Infrastructure and Governance
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Rajasthan legislative assembly elects Bhajan Lal Sharma as the chief minister
Posted on December 13, 2023Rajasthan legislative assembly elects Bhajan Lal Sharma as the chief minister of the state.
Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh election results see the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) coming to power
Posted on December 6, 2023Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh election results see the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) coming to power. Telangana election results see victory for the Indian National Congress. Zoram People’s Movement wins the elections in Mizoram.
Rajasthan concludes elections for 199 state assembly seats
Posted on November 29, 2023Rajasthan concludes elections for 199 state assembly seats with a recorded 70 percent voter turnout.
Rajasthan releases the Rajasthan Vision-2030
Posted on October 11, 2023Rajasthan releases the Rajasthan Vision-2030, with the objective of accelerating the pace of development in the state.
Land & Labor Laws
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Rajasthan announces financial assistance of $2,417 to $3,626 as retirement benefits
Posted on September 6, 2023Rajasthan announces financial assistance of $2,417 to $3,626 as retirement benefits to part-time contractual employees working in government departments.
Rajasthan increases the minimum wages for labourers
Posted on September 6, 2023Rajasthan increases the minimum wages for labourers by $0.31 per day effective from January 1, 2023.
Water & Sanitation
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Recent Articles
Rajasthan issues a gazette notification allowing the Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED)
Posted on May 10, 2023Rajasthan issues a gazette notification allowing the Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED) to supply piped drinking water to multi-storeyed buildings in the urban areas in the state. The notification came in effect from April 24, 2023.
Rajasthan releases the policy for providing drinking water connections to multistorey buildings
Posted on April 19, 2023Rajasthan releases the policy for providing drinking water connections to multistorey buildings aimed to support over 2.5 million families across the state.
Rajasthan approves a financial proposal of $1.2 billion for the construction of the East Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP)
Posted on March 15, 2023
Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu top the third national water awards announced by the Ministry of Jal Shakti
Posted on January 13, 2022