ajasthan
is considered a backward state in techno-economic terms.
However, the general living standards of the people are quite high as
compared to other regions.
A large number of people migrate to other states for higher earning, which
is the reason why not much economic activity is accounted to Rajasthan.
Education - Latest census conducted in year 2001 shows a surprising
growth of literacy rate by more than 50%.
Compared to past 38% the latest census shows that around 61.03% of the
population now stands as literate.
Industries - Rajasthan is rich in mineral deposits, both metallic
ones, such as copper, zinc, lead and tungsten, and non-metallic ones, such
as limestone, super lime, marble, dolomite, soapstone, sandstone gypsum,
granite and mica.
Agriculture -
The
State's economy is mainly agriculture based.
About 80 percent of the population lives in rural areas and is dependent on
farming.
Cereal crops such as bazra, juar, wheat and barley cover the largest
cultivated area.
The western region grows predominantly kharif (monsoon) crops, while the
eastern belt, which has better rains and soil, grows both kharif and rabi
(winter crops).
The
Land (Geography);)
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The
State's economy is mainly agriculture based.
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