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

  • Size
    132,139 sq. miles
  • Population
    68.6 million
  • State GDP
    $80 billion (USD)
  • Legislative Assembly Seats
    200
  • Rajya Sabha Seats
    10
  • Lok Sabha Seats
    25
  • Party Affiliation
    Indian National Congress (INC)
A material shop in the local markets in the walled city center of Jaipur. (Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
A view of the “Golden City”, Jaisalmer, from the top of the Jaisalmer fort. (Vivek2285, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0)
Left: A material shop in the local markets in the walled city center of Jaipur. (Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
Right: A view of the “Golden City”, Jaisalmer, from the top of the Jaisalmer fort. (Vivek2285, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0)
Climate Change

Climate Change

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Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) allows the annual change in tariff for biomass projects

Rajasthan 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.


Source: Mercom Go to
In Detail: RERC order Go to

Rajasthan releases the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Policy, 2023

Rajasthan 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.


Source: Solar Quarter Go to
In Detail: Rajasthan Renewable Energy Policy, 2023 Go to

Rajasthan grants a five-year extension for expired Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) related to wind projects

Rajasthan 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.


Source: Construction World Go to
In Detail: RERC Notice Go to

Rajasthan approves the Rajasthan Green Hydrogen Policy-2023

Rajasthan 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).


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In Detail: Press release Go to
Energy

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  • 

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Rajasthan subsidizes the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders to $5.4 per cylinder

Rajasthan subsidizes the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders to $5.4 per cylinder from January 1. Subsidized LPG was one of BJP’s poll promises.


Source: Indian Express Go to
In Detail: Press release Go to

Rajasthan announces its decision to cut power from non-essential industries

Rajasthan 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.


Source: India TV Go to
In Detail: Press Release Go to

Rajasthan announces a complete waiver of fuel surcharge for domestic and agricultural categories

Rajasthan announces a complete waiver of fuel surcharge for domestic and agricultural categories consuming more than 200 units of electricity.


Source: Hindustan Times Go to
In Detail: Press release (in Hindi) Go to

Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) notifies the new renewable purchase obligations (RPO)

Rajasthan 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.


Source: Mercom Go to
In Detail: RERC (Renewable Purchase Obligation) Regulations, 2023 Go to

Related National Goals

U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project TrackerThere 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

Finance

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Health

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.

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Rajasthan makes a provision to reimburse air travel fare up to $1,220 for a person requiring organ transplant and an accompanying attendant

Rajasthan makes a provision to reimburse air travel fare up to $1,220 for a person requiring organ transplant and an accompanying attendant.


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Rajasthan announces opening new sub-health centres in 441 villages in the state

Rajasthan 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.


Source: India Posten Go to
In Detail: Press release Go to
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations

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


Source: KNN Go to
In Detail: Rajasthan Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Facilitation of Establishment and Operation) (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Go to
Infrastructure and Governance

Infrastructure and Governance

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Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh election results see the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) coming to power

Chhattisgarh, 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.


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In Detail: Election Commission of India results Go to
Land & Labor Laws

Land & Labor Laws

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Rajasthan announces financial assistance of $2,417 to $3,626 as retirement benefits

Rajasthan announces financial assistance of $2,417 to $3,626 as retirement benefits to part-time contractual employees working in government departments.


Source: The Week Go to
In Detail: Press release (in Hindi) Go to
Water & Sanitation

Water & Sanitation

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Rajasthan issues a gazette notification allowing the Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED)

Rajasthan 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.


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Rajasthan releases the policy for providing drinking water connections to multistorey buildings

Rajasthan releases the policy for providing drinking water connections to multistorey buildings aimed to support over 2.5 million families across the state.


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