Patwari Exam · Rajasthan GK

Modern Rajasthan — Industry and Energy

This note introduces modern Rajasthan's industry and energy sector — solar and wind power, Kota's RAPS, Bhilwara's textile industry and petroleum.

Key Facts

Renewable energy: Rajasthan leads the country in solar energy, with REWA-2 (Jodhpur) and Bhadla Solar Park (the world's largest).
Wind energy: Found in Jaisalmer; Rajasthan's wind energy capacity exceeds 4,000 MW.
Kota — industrial city: Home to the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS) and chemical and fertiliser industries.
Jaipur — IT hub: Has RIICO industrial areas, RAJCOMP and e-Mitra services, and a gems and jewellery industry.
RIICO: The Rajasthan Industrial and Investment Corporation, which provides industrial land and infrastructure.
Petroleum: Crude oil is produced in Barmer by Cairn India (Vedanta); the HPCL-Rajasthan Refinery is under construction.
Cement industry: Rajasthan is a leading cement producer in the country, with major factories in Chittorgarh, Nagaur and Sirohi.
Textiles: Bhilwara is known as "India's Manchester," home to groups such as Bliss Twin, Vijay Tex and RLG.
Granite and marble: Marble is found in Rajsamand-Udaipur; granite is exported from Jalore, Bhilwara and Jaipur.
Railways: The Jaipur Metro opened in 2015; Rajasthan has a rail network of over 5,900 km.

What is notable about Bhadla Solar Park?+

Bhadla Solar Park (Jodhpur) is the world's largest solar park.

Why is Bhilwara called "India's Manchester"?+

Bhilwara is called "India's Manchester" because of its prominence in the textile industry.

Who produces crude oil in Barmer?+

In Barmer, crude oil is produced by Cairn India (Vedanta) from the Mangala-Bhagyam-Aishwarya block.