Rajasthan Economy
Prior to Independence, the princely monarchs derived revenue from rent, customs duty, transit duty imposed on traders and merchants passing through their respective kingdoms and excise duty on liquor and narcotic drugs. Rajasthan Rajasthan started experiencing industrial development between 1950 and 1960. Large and small scale industries started springing up in the Kota, Jaipur, Udaipur, Bhilwara and other industrial estates of Rajasthan.
Industries of Rajasthan
Textile, rugs, woolen goods, vegetable oil and dyes are the main industries of Rajasthan. Copper as well as zinc smelting and the manufacture of railway rolling stock are the heavy industries of the state. The other industries related to Private Sector include steel, cement, ceramics and glass wares, electronic, leather and footwear, stone and other chemical industries. The industrial sector of Rajasthan accounts for about 32.5 per cent of the total share of the state’s economy. During 1995- 96 and 2001-02, the industrial sector of Rajasthan experienced growth at the rate of 6.9% per annum.

Cement Industry: The state of Rajasthan is also the major producer of cement and accounts for 15% of the cement output of the country.

Chemical Industry: The chemical industry produces calcium carbide, caustic soda, sulphuric acid, pesticides insecticides and fertilizers.

Textile Industry: Textile is the main industry of Rajasthan. The state is considered as India’s second largest producer of Polyester Fiber. It is grown in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan. Besides these, Rajasthan is also involved in the large scale production of cotton and wool in the country. In total the production of Textiles accounts 21.96 % in the state. Rajasthan also produces huge quantities of spun yarn and hence is the fourth largest producer in India.

Salt Production: Rajasthan is the third largest producer of salt (sodium chloride) in the country and accounts for the country’s one-tenth of salt production.

The large mineral and metal deposits like zinc, copper, lignite, gypsum and mica in the state have also fostered the growth of a large number of industries that are involved in producing by-products by utilizing these natural resources.

Agriculture in Rajasthan
At present, agriculture and animal husbandry is the mainstay of the state's economy, representing around 44% of its revenue. In large areas, wheat, barley, pulses, sugarcane, and oilseeds. Cotton and tobacco are cash crops are cultivated. The state boasts of being the largest producers of edible oils in India and the second largest producer of oilseeds. It also takes pride in being the biggest wool-producing state in India. Wells and Tanks are the main sources of irrigation. There are two crop seasons in Rajasthan and Indira Gandhi Canal irrigates northwestern Rajasthan.