उद्योग – Rajasthan GK

Jaipur is internationally renowned for its distinctive 'Blue Pottery' art, which involves the creation of earthenware with blue patterns.

Chittorgarh district is famous for cement production in Rajasthan and is also known as the 'Cement City'. Many large cement factories are located here.

The Petroleum Refinery in Rajasthan is being established in Pachpadra, Barmer district, which is a joint venture of HPCL and the Government of Rajasthan.

Bhilwara is called the 'Manchester of Rajasthan' because it is a major center for the cotton textile industry, with a large number of textile mills and units.

Tilwara (Barmer) is an important center for the leather industry and leather products, especially for rural and traditional leather crafts.

According to the latest definition, a micro enterprise is one where the investment in plant and machinery or equipment does not exceed ₹1 crore and turnover does not exceed ₹5 crore.

The Government of Rajasthan has implemented the 'Rajasthan Agro-processing, Agri-business and Agri-export Promotion Policy' to promote agro-based industries, agri-business, and the export of agricultural products.

Khairthal-Tijara district (formerly part of Alwar district) is home to another important industrial area, located near Bhiwadi, known for automobile and other industries.

The objective of the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) is to accelerate industrial development, create employment, and promote economic growth by attracting investment in the state.

Sambhar Salt Limited, an undertaking of the Government of India, produces salt from Sambhar Lake. Sambhar Lake is India's largest inland saltwater lake.

RAJSICO (Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation) works to promote small industries and handicrafts in Rajasthan, provide marketing assistance, and ensure the supply of raw materials.

Bhiwadi is a major industrial area located in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, also known as the 'New Manchester of Rajasthan'.

RIICO was established in 1969 as Rajasthan State Mineral Development Corporation, which was reorganized as Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) in 1979. However, its operations began in 1971.

Dholpur district is famous for the glass industry in Rajasthan, where several glass factories are located.

The headquarters of Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) is located in Udaipur. It is India's largest integrated zinc producer.

The Krishna Mills Limited, established in Beawar (Ajmer) in 1889, was the first cotton textile mill of Rajasthan.

Sitapura industrial area, located in Jaipur, is an important hub for the gem and jewellery industry, where many export units are operational.

RIICO has developed Agro Food Parks in Kota, Jodhpur, Ganganagar, and Alwar to promote the processing of agricultural products.

Makrana (Nagaur), Rajsamand, and Kishangarh (Ajmer) are major centers for the marble industry in Rajasthan, where high-quality marble is mined and processed.

Bikaner is a major center for the wool industry in Rajasthan. The Central Wool Development Board and the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (Avikanagar, Tonk) are also located here.