Rajasthan is abundant in mineral wealth and holds a share of about 24 per cent in the total national production of non-metallic minerals. The State contributes around 90 per cent of the national output of rock phosphate, 100 per cent of the output of natural gypsum and 10 per cent of the output of limestone.

An ideal springboard for entry into the Indian region; a resource-rich State; one of the largest mineral deposits in the country; a transparent and responsive bureaucracy; a leader in reforms; the most picturesque part of India.

The vision of the Government of Rajasthan (GoR) is to be a first league developed state where its people get ample opportunities to achieve economic prosperity and to enjoy a high quality of life. Rajasthan has always endeavoured to take firm and effective steps to ensure consistent all-round development. Besides always taking an investor-friendly approach, the State has aimed at creating a very positive environment for progress of industry. Such efforts have secured an important place for Rajasthan, amongst the forward-looking states in the country.

• Rajasthan is strategically located providing easy access to the large markets of Northern and Western India. It has proximity to New Delhi, the National Capital. 
  
  
• Rajasthan has large mineral reserves, and is second only to Bihar, including Jharkhand, in terms of mineral wealth. 
  
  
• The industrial climate is generally peaceful with less loss of number of mandays due to strikes and lockouts. 
  
  
• Rajasthan has the unique distinction of providing India with its top entrepreneurs and traders such as the Birlas, Goenkas, Singhanias, Bangurs, Poddars, etc. 
  
  
• Rajasthan offers an amazing variety of traditional skills. Its handicrafts, in particular, have a unique appeal. 
  
  
• Rajasthan is the tourists paradise. It offers a landscape that ranges from forested and hilly tracts to gentle pastorals to shifting sand dunes. It is a land of colour, music, dance and festivals, replete with the history of brave Rajput Chieftains. Majestic forts, palaces and havelis echo this history and provide an opportunity to today's tourists to experience a whiff of the legend.

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