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INTRODUCTION

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HISTORY

Rajput clans emerged and held their sway over differentparts of Rajasthan from about 700 AD. Before that,Rajasthan was a part of several republics. It was a part

of the Mauryan Empire. Other major republics thatdominated this region include the Malavas, Arjunyas,Yaudhyas, Kushans, Saka Satraps, Guptas and Hunas.The Rajput clans ascendancy in Indian history wasduring the period from the eighth to the twelfth century

AD. The Pratihars ruled Rajasthan and most of northernIndia during 750-1000 AD. Between 1000-1200 AD,Rajasthan witnessed the struggle for supremacybetween Chalukyas, Parmars and Chauhans.

Ancient Period, up to 1200 AD


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MEDIEVAL PERIOD, 1201 - 1707

Around 1200 AD a part of Rajasthan came

under Muslim rulers. The principal centersof their powers were Nagaur and Ajmer.

Ranthanbhor was also under their

suzerainty. At the beginning of the 13th

century AD, the most prominent and

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MODERN PERIOD, 1707 - 1947

Rajasthan had never been united politically until itsdomination by Mughal Emperor - Akbar. Akbar created aunified province of Rajasthan. Mughal power started todecline after 1707. The political disintegration ofRajasthan was caused by the dismemberment of the

Mughal Empire. The Marathas penetrated Rajasthanupon the decline of the Mughal Empire. In 1755 theyoccupied Ajmer. The beginning of the 19th Century wasmarked by the onslaught of the Pindaris.In 1817-18 the British Government concluded treaties of

alliance with almost all the states of Rajputana. Thusbegan the British rule over Rajasthan, then calledRajputana.


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POST INDEPENDENCE

The erstwhile Rajputana comprised 19 princely states andtwo chiefships of Lava and Kushalgarh and a Britishadministered territory of Ajmer-Merwara. Rajasthan Statewas heterogeneous conglomeration of separate politicalentities with different administrative systems prevailing in

different places. The present State of Rajasthan was formedafter a long process of integration which began on March17, 1948 and ended on November 1, 1956. Beforeintegration it was called Rajputana; after integration it cameto be known as Rajasthan. At present there are 32 districts(including the new district of Karauli), 105 sub-divisions, 241tehsils, 37889 inhabited villages and 222 towns in the State.


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GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF RAJASTHAN

Rajasthan is located in the north western part of thesubcontinent. It is bounded on the west andnorthwest by Pakistan, on the north and northeastby the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar

Pradesh, on the east and southeast by the states ofUttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, and on thesouthwest by the state of Gujarat. The Tropic ofCancer passes through its southern tip in the

Banswara district. The state has an area of 132,140square miles (342,239 square kilometers). Thecapital city is Jaipur.


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Map of Rajasthan


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Gazal(Chinkara)

GodawanGodawan

Khejri Tree

Rohida


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CLIMATE

In the west, Rajasthan is relatively dry and infertile; this areaincludes some of the Thar Desert, also known as the GreatIndian Desert. In the southwestern part of the state, the landis wetter, hilly, and more fertile. The climate variesthroughout Rajasthan. On average winter temperatures

range from 8 to 28 C (46 to 82 F) and summertemperatures range from 25 to 46 C (77 to 115 F).Average rainfall also varies; the western deserts accumulateabout 100 mm (about 4 in) annually, while the southeasternpart of the state receives 650 mm (26 in) annually, most ofwhich falls from July through September during themonsoon season.Generally dry with monsoon during July

August


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PEOPLE OF RAJASTHAN

Brahmins : Their main occupation was worshipping and performance ofreligious rites.

Vaishya : These people generally took up business as their source oflivelihood. These days they are settled in every nook and corner of thecountry & world.

There is a large group of agricultural castes to be found inRajasthan.These people depend on Agriculture for thier livelihood. Someof these castes are Jat,Gurjar,Mali, Kalvi etc.

Irrespective of the birth-based caste system, each individual is free tofollow the profession / occupation as per choice, in modern Rajasthan.

Many tribes are also found in different parts of Rajasthan. These tribeshave their own social systems and customs.Some of the commonly

known tribs are Meena, Bhil, Garasia, Kanjar.


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CULTURERajasthan is a vibrant, exotic state where tradition and royal glory meetin a riot of colors against the vast backdrop of sand and desert. It has an

unusual diversity in its entire forms- people, customs, culture, costumes,music, manners, dialects, cuisine and physiographic. The land isendowed with invincible forts, magnificent palace havelis, rich cultureand heritage, beauty and natural resources. It is a land rich in music,Dance, Art & Craft and Adventure, a land that never ceases to intrigue &enchant. There is a haunting air of romance, about the state, which is

palpable in its every nook and corner. This abode of kings is one of themost exotic locales for tourist world over. The state has not only survivedin all its ethnicity but owes its charisma and color to its enduringtraditional way of life.The Ghoomar dance from Udaipur and Kalbeliya dance ofJaisalmer havegained international recognition. Folk music is a vital part of Rajasthaniculture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindar,Kachchhighori, Tejaji etc. are the examples of the traditional Rajasthaniculture. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relate heroic deeds andlove stories; and religious or devotional songs known as bhajans andbanis (often accompanied by musical instruments

like dholak, sitar,sarangi etc.) are also sung.
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COSTUMES

Both males and females dress in the customary dresses fully influencedby climate, economy, status and the profession, they are engaged. Thetraditional dresses being Potia, Dhoti, Banda, Angrakhi, Bugatari,Pachewara, Khol, Dhabla, amongst Hindus; and Tilak, Burga, Achkanamongst Muslims which fast changing now with Bushirt, Salwar and

Skirts, Saris and Pants accordingly. Turbans the head dress of Rajasthanis a differential pattern of each geographical region designed to itsterrain and climatic influence. Clothes express ones personality and tellpeople which village and caste they belong.All over Rajasthan the bandhni, tie-dye sari and turban reign supreme.The common dress of the women constitutes (i) Sari or Odhani, (ii)

Kanchli or Kunchuki or Choli (iii) Ghaghra or Ghaghri or Lahanga Besides,the women of high status and ranks wear dupatta and patka. The use ofchappals or sandals or jutees is also common but ladies of high familiesuse coloured sandals studded with gold threads and stars.Thus, it isconcluded that the costumes of women are very colourful andfascinating.


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ORNAMENTS

Both men and women wear ornaments but with the passageof time, men are giving up their use. The ornaments of goldand silver are more prevalent in Rajasthan. There are

certain ornaments which are used by men.In daily use the ladies wear normal ornaments of neck,hand, nose and ear but on special occasions and socialfunctions women wear all the ornaments of to look beautifuland attractive. For its exquisite designs and delicacy of artRajasthan jewelry is a rage not only for ladies in India butalso for women of foreign countries.


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LANGUAGE

The mother tongue of the majority of people

in Rajasthan is Rajasthani. Rajasthani

and Hindi are the most widely used

languages in Rajasthan. Rajasthani is usedas a medium of instruction, along with Hindi

and English, in some schools. Some other

languages used in Rajasthan are Gujarati,BrajBhasha, Sindhi and Punjabi.


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FOODSPopular Rajasthani dishes

Bail-Gatte Balusahi

Besan-Chakki

Chaavadi

Dal-Bati, Churma Dhungari Hui Chaach

Ghevar

Googri

Jhajariya

Laapasi

Nukhti

Panchkoota

Raabdi


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Popular Rajasthani curries Beans ki sabji

Gajar ki sabji Guwar fali ki saag

Karela ki sabji

Keri ki sabji

Khaddi Kicha ki sabji

Kikoda ki sabji

Makki ki raab

Matar ki sabji

Moranga ki sabji


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THE MAIN RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS

Deepawali, Holi, Gangaur, Teej, Gogaji, Shri DevnarayanJayanti,Makar Sankranti and Janmashtami, as the mainreligion is Hinduism.

Rajasthan's desert festival is celebrated with great zestand zeal. This festival is held once a year during winter.Dressed in brilliantly hued costumes, the people of thedesert dance and sing haunting ballads of valor,romance and tragedy.

There are fairs with snake charmers, puppeteers,acrobats and folk performers. Camels, of course, play astellar role in this festival


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DIVISION & DISTRICTS

Ajmer Division: Ajmer, Bhilwara, Nagaur, Tonk.

Bharatpur Division: Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, SawaiMadhopur.

Bikaner Division: Bikaner, Churu, Ganganagar,

Hanumangarh. Jaipur Division: Jaipur, Alwar, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Dausa.

Jodhpur Division: Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Pali,Sirohi.

Kota Division: Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar, Kota. Udaipur Division: Banswara, Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh,

Dungarpur, Udaipur, Rajsamand.


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Area 342239 Sq.Km.

Division 7

District 33

Sub-divisions 105

Tehsils 241

Cities & Towns 222

Panchayat Samities 249

Village Panchayats 9168

Villages 41353

Literacy 61.03%

Administration Setup


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GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS

Hospitals 127

Dispensaries 199

Educational Institutions 119790

Sale value of minerals 138866 lakhs

Small Scale Industries 320000


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Population 56507188

(i) Urban 13214375

(ii) Rural 43292813

(iii) Sex Ratio

(per 1000)

921

(iv) Density

(Per sq.Km.)

165

Hindus 88.8%

Muslims 8.5%

Sikhs 1.4%

Jains 1.2%

Population of Rajasthan consists


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GOVERNOR OF RAJASTHAN

1 Gurumukh Nihal Singh 1 November, 1956 16 April, 1962

2 Sampurnanand 16 April, 1962 16 April, 1967

3 Sardar Hukam Singh 16 April, 1967 1 July, 1972

4 Sardar Jogendra Singh 1 July, 1972 15 February, 1977

5 Vedpal Tyagi (acting) 15 February, 1977 11 May 1977

6 Raghukul Tilak 17 May 1977 8 August, 19817 K.D. Sharma (acting) 8 August, 1981 6 March, 1982

8 Om Prakash Mehra 6 March, 1982 4 January, 1985

9 Vasantrao Patil 20 November, 1985 15 October, 1987

10 Sukhdev Prasad 20 February, 1988 3 February, 1990

11 Milap Chand Jain (acting) 3 February, 1990 14 February, 1990

12 Debi Prasad Chattopadhyaya 14 February, 1990 26 August, 1991

13 Swarup Singh (acting) 26 August, 1991 5 February, 1992
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14 Marri Chenna Reddy 5 February, 1992 31 May, 1993

15Dhanik Lal Mandal(additional charge)

31 May 1993 30 June, 1993

16 Bali Ram Bhagat 30 June, 1993 1 May, 1998

17 Darbara Singh 1 May, 1998 24 May, 1998

18Navrang Lal Tibrewal

(acting)25 May, 1998 16 January, 1999

19 Anshuman Singh 16 January, 1999 14 May, 2003

20 Nirmal Chandra Jain 14 May, 2003 22 September, 2003

21 Kailashpati Mishra(additional charge)

22 September, 2003 14 January, 2004

22 Madan Lal Khurana 14 January, 2004 1 November, 2004

23T. V. Rajeshwar

(additional charge)1 November, 2004 8 November, 2004

24 Pratibha Patil 8 November, 2004 21 June, 2007

25Akhlaqur Rahman Kidwai

(additional charge)21 June, 2007 6 September, 2007

26 S. K. Singh 6 September, 2007 1 December, 2009

27 Prabha Rau 2 December, 2009 1 january, 2010

28 Shivraj Patil (additional charge) 26 april, 2010 Incumbent


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Name Shri Shivraj V Patil

Fathers Name Late Shri Vishwanath Patil

Date of Birth 12th October 1935

Permanent Address Deoghar Sabdhawana Nagar, Latur-413512

(Maharashtra)

Place of Birth Chakur,Dist-Latur,Maharashtra

Official Residence 4, Janpath Road, New Delhi-110011

Official Residence Punjab Raj Bhavan, Sector-6, Chandigarh.

Marital Status Married in June 1963

Wife Late Smt. Vijaya Patil

Children One Son and One Daughter

Profession Advocate, Agriculturist and Hony, Prof of Law


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POLITICAL SETUP

Parliament 25House of People 10

Legislation 200

Major Political partyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (National) 79

Communist Party of India Marxist (National)Bahujan Samaj Party (National) 6

Indian National Congress (National) 96

Indian National LokDal (State)

Janata Dal (United) (State)

Lok Jan Shakti Party (State)Rajasthan Samajik Nyaya Manch (State)

Independent 20

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL OF STATES (RAJYA


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MEMBERS OF COUNCIL OF STATES (RAJYA

SABHA)

1

Shri Ashk Ali Tak

2 Shri Ramdas Agarwal

3 Shri Anand Sharma

4 Shri V.P.Singh Badnore

5 Shri Narendra Budania

6 Shri Ram Jethmalani

7 Shri Om Prakash Mathur

8 Dr. Gyan Prakash Pilania

9 Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi

10 Dr. PrabhaThakur


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MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (LOK SABHA)

S.No. Costituency Name of Member

1 Ajmer Shri Sachin Pilot,

2 Alwar Shri Jitendra Singh,

3 Banswara(ST) Shri Tarachand Bhagora,

4 Barmer Shri Harish Choudhary,

5 Bharatpur(SC) Shri Ratan Singh,

6 Bhilwara Dr. C. P. Joshi,

7 Bikaner (SC) Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal,

8 Chittorgarh Dr.(Kum.) GirijaVyas,

9 Churu Shri Ram Singh Kaswan,

10 Dausa(ST) Dr. Kirodilal Meena,

11 Ganganagar(SC) Shri Bharat Ram Meghwal,


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12 Jaipur Dr. Mahesh Joshi,

13 Jaipur Rural Shri Lalchand Kataria,

14 Jalore Shri Devji Mansingram Patel,

15 Jhalawar-Baran Shri Dushyant Singh,

16 Jhunjhunu Shri Sis Ram Ola,

17 Jodhpur Smt. Chandresh Kumari Katoch,

18 Karauli-Dholpur(SC) Shri Khiladi Lal Bairwa,19 Kota Shri Ijyaraj Singh,

20 Nagaur Dr. (Smt.) Jyoti Mirdha,

21 Pali Shri Badri Ram Jakhar,

22 Rajsamand Shri Gopal Singh Shekhawat,

23 Sikar Shri Mahadeo Singh Khandela,

24 Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Shri Namo Narain Meena,

25 Udaipur (ST) Shri Raghuvir Singh Meena,


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Name Took Office Left Office Party

1 Heera Lal Shastri 7 April 1949 5 January 1951 Indian National Congress

2 C S Venkatachari 6 January 1951 25 April 1951 Indian National Congress

3 Jai Narayan Vyas 26 April 1951 3 March 1952 Indian National Congress

4 Tika Ram Paliwal 3 March 1952 31 October 1952 Indian National Congress

5 Jai Narayan Vyas [2] 1 November 195212 November

1954Indian National Congress

6 Mohan Lal Sukhadia13 November

195411 April 1957 Indian National Congress

7 Mohan Lal Sukhadia [2] 11 April 1957 11 March 1962 Indian National Congress

8 Mohan Lal Sukhadia [3] 12 March 1962 13 March 1967 Indian National Congress

9 Mohan Lal Sukhadia [4] 26 April 1967 9 July 1971 Indian National Congress

10 Barkatullah Khan 9 July 1971 11 August 1973 Indian National Congress

11 Hari Dev Joshi 11 August 1973 29 April 1977 Indian National Congress

Chief Ministers of Rajasthan
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11 Hari Dev Joshi 11 August 1973 29 April 1977 Indian National Congress

12 Bhairon Singh Shekhawat 22 June 1977 16 February 1980 Janata Party

13 Jagannath Pahadia 6 June 1980 13 July 1981 Indian National Congress

14 Shiv Charan Mathur 14 July 1981 23 February 1985 Indian National Congress

15 Hira Lal Devpura 23 February 1985 10 March 1985 Indian National Congress

16 Hari Dev Joshi [2] 10 March 1985 20 January 1988 Indian National Congress

17 Shiv Charan Mathur [2] 20 January 1988 4 December 1989 Indian National Congress

18 Hari Dev Joshi [3] 4 December 1989 4 March 1990 Indian National Congress

19Bhairon Singh Shekhawat

[2]4 March 1990

15 December1992

Bharatiya Janata Party

20Bhairon Singh Shekhawat

[3]4 December 1993

29 November1998

Bharatiya Janata Party

21 Ashok Gehlot 1 December 1998 8 December 2003 Indian National Congress

22 Vasundhara Raje Scindia 8 December 200311 December

2008Bharatiya Janata Party

23 Ashok Gehlot [2]12 December

2008Incumbent Indian National Congress

Chief minister of Rajasthan


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Name - Sh. Ashok Gehlot

Father's Name - Late Lachman Singh Gehlot

Date of Birth - 3 May, 1951Place of Birth - Mahamandir, Jodhpur

Marital Status - Married

Date ofMarriage

- 27 November, 1977

SpousesName

- Smt Sunita Gehlot

No. ofChildren

- Son - One, Daughter - One

EducationalQualifications

-B.Sc., M.A. (Economics), LL.B.Jodhpur University, Jodhpur(Rajasthan).

Profession - Political and Social Worker

Constituency - Sardarpura (Jodhpur)

Party - Indian National Congress (INC)

Chief minister of Rajasthan


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Tourism in Rajasthan

1. Rajasthan attracted 14% of total foreign visitors during 2009-2010 which is fourth highest in all states of India.

2. Rajasthan is famous for the majestic forts, intricately carvedtemples and decorated havelis.

3. Heritage Hotels.4. Parks and Sancturies5. Wildlife & Adventure6. Palance on Wheels7. Royal Rajasthan On wheels

8. Pushkar9. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti,Ajmer Dargah Sharif10.Janter Manter Jaipur11.Lakes
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NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES

Rajasthan is also noted for National Parksand Wildlife Sanctuaries. There are four national park andwildlife sanctuaries named the Keoladeo NationalPark ofBharatpur, Sariska Tiger Reserve of

Alwar, Ranthambore National Park of Sawai Madhopur,and Desert National Park of Jaisalmer.

Besides, it houses several small wildlife sanctuaries andeco-tourism parks . Prominent among them are Mount AbuSanctuary, Bhensrod Garh Sanctuary, Darrah Sanctuary,

Jaisamand Sanctuary,Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary,Jawahar Sagar sanctuary and Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlifehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keoladeo_National_Parkhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keoladeo_National_Parkhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bharatpur,_Indiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sariska_Tiger_Reservehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranthambore_National_Parkhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_National_Parkhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_National_Parkhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranthambore_National_Parkhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sariska_Tiger_Reservehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bharatpur,_Indiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keoladeo_National_Parkhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keoladeo_National_Parkhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlife


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TRANSPORTATION

RSRTC(Bus Service)

The Corporation has 48 depot spread over the

State. The Corporation buses daily cover over 1.5

million kilometers catering to nearly 1 millionpassengers through its network of over 13000

services to all-important places in Rajasthan and

adjoining States of Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi,

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Roads: 1,51,914 km. (8,798 km National

Highway)

All the major city linked each other by

Mega Highway.

National highways crossing Rajasthan:

Delhi-Ahmedabad, Agra-Bikaner, Jaipur-

Bhopal, Bhatinda-Kandla and Pali-Ambala

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RAILWAY

Rajasthan is connected with the main cities of India by rail.

Jaipur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur and Jodhpur are the

principal railway stations in Rajasthan.

North Western Railway is one of the sixteen railway zones

in India.It is headquartered at Jaipur.

It comprises four divisions: Jodhpur and reorganized

Bikaner division of the erstwhile Northern Railway and

reorganized Jaipur and Ajmer divisions of the erstwhile

Western Railway


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AIRPORTS IN RAJASTHAN

Allchief cities are connected by air Jaipur Sanganer Airport

International / Domestic

Udaipur - Maharana Pratap AirportDomestic

Jodhpur AirportDomestic

Jaisalmer AirportDomestic

Kota AirportDomestic

Bikaner - Nal (Bikaner) AirportDomestic


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MEDIA

PrintRajasthans frist news paper is Majhrul-surur (1849),this newspaper is publishedin two languages Urdu & hindi from bharatpur.

1879-1920Desh hiteshi, Paropkari, Anath rakshak, Dharm vartant

1920-1974Tarun Rajasthan, Rajasthan, Meera

After 1947Amar jyoti, Arawali, 15-August, Sawtrant Bharat, Lalkar, Lok Jivan,Senani, Lokmat, Ganrajya, Aag, Jawala, Lokraj, Jai-hind

CurrentThe Hindustan times, Time of India, Indian Express, Statesman, Time (EnglishDaily)Rastrduth, Rajasthan Patrika, Dainik Bhaskar, Jalte deep, Dainik navjyotik, AmarRajasthan, Jai Rajasthan, Lokwarta Samachar (Hindi Daily)


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Samachar Jagat, Mahanagar times, News today, Evening plus, Evening

PostBroadcast mediumRegional News Channel

Doordarshan JaipurETV Rajasthan

TV9 RajasthanSahara Samay

RadioAir, Gyan Vani, Radio Banasthali

Major FM Station

Radio Mirchi, Radio City, South Asia FM,MY FM, FM Radio 7, 95 FM Tadka


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RIVERS, CANALS & DAMS

Chambal,Ghaggar-Hakra, Sabarmati, Luni, Mahi, Banas,Kali Sindh, Jawai, Ahar, Gambhir, West Banas, Arvari,

Bandi, Parbati, Mithari, Berach, Gomati, Sukri, Sukali

Dams And Canals In Rajasthan: Agra Canal, Indira GandhiCanal, Jawai Dam, Kota Barrage, Hemawas, Rana Pratap

Sagar Dam, Ummed Sagar Bandh.


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ECONOMY

Rajasthan's economy is primarily agricultural and pastoral.Wheat and barley are cultivated over large areas, asare pulses, sugarcane, and oilseeds. Cotton and tobacco are thestate's cash crops.Rajasthan is among the largest producers of edible oils in India andthe second largest producer of oilseeds.Rajasthan is also the biggest wool-producing state in India and themain opium producer and consumer.There are mainly two crop seasons.The water for irrigation comes from wells and tanks.The Indira Gandhi Canal irrigates northwestern Rajasthan.The main industries are mineral based, agriculture based,and textiles.Rajasthan is the second largest producer of polyester fibre in India.The Bhilwara District produces more cloth thanBhiwandi, Maharashtra and the bhilwara is the largest city in suiting'sproduction and export.
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Several prominent chemical and engineering companies are located inthe town ofKota, in southern Rajasthan. Rajasthan is pre-eminentin quarrying and mining in India.

The Taj Mahal was built from the white marble which was mined from atown called Makrana.The state is the second largest source ofcement in India.It has rich salt deposits at Sambhar, copper minesat Khetri, Jhunjhunu and zinc mines at Dariba, Zawar mines atZawarmala for zinc, Rampura Aghucha (opencast) near Bhilwara.

Dimensional stone mining is also undertaken in Rajasthan.Jodhpur sandstone is mostly used in monuments, important buildingsand residential buildings.This stone is termed as "chittar patthar".Rajasthan is now the preferred destination for IT companies and NorthIndia's largest integrated IT park is located in Jaipur and is named as

Mahindra World CityJaipur covering nearly 3,000 acres (12 km2) ofland.Some of the companies operating in Rajasthan include Infosys,Genpact, Wipro, Truworth, Deutsche Bank, NEI, MICO, Honda Siel Cars,Coca Cola and Procter & Gamble.
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Crop Irrigated Area (Hect.) Production (m.tn)

(i) Food grains 3820898 16084435

(ii) Oil seeds 2575439 4229346

(iii) Cotton 353812 146576

(iv) Sugarcane 10035 594056

Gross area irrigated 8088455 Hect. in 2008-2009


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