Introduction Introduction of of

RajasthanRajasthanSem -2 Manish Sem -2 Manish

GautamGautam

HistoryHistory

Rajput clans emerged and held their sway over Rajput clans emerged and held their sway over different parts of Rajasthan from about 700 AD. different parts of Rajasthan from about 700 AD. Before that, Rajasthan was a part of several Before that, Rajasthan was a part of several republics. It was a part of the Mauryan Empire. republics. It was a part of the Mauryan Empire. Other major republics that dominated this region Other major republics that dominated this region include the Malavas, Arjunyas, Yaudhyas, include the Malavas, Arjunyas, Yaudhyas, Kushans, Saka Satraps, Guptas and Hunas.   Kushans, Saka Satraps, Guptas and Hunas.   The Rajput clans ascendancy in Indian history The Rajput clans ascendancy in Indian history was during the period from the eighth to the was during the period from the eighth to the twelfth century AD. The Pratihars ruled Rajasthan twelfth century AD. The Pratihars ruled Rajasthan and most of northern India during 750-1000 AD. and most of northern India during 750-1000 AD. Between 1000-1200 AD, Rajasthan witnessed the Between 1000-1200 AD, Rajasthan witnessed the struggle for supremacy between Chalukyas, struggle for supremacy between Chalukyas, Parmars and Chauhans. Parmars and Chauhans.

Ancient Period, up to 1200 ADAncient Period, up to 1200 AD

Around 1200 AD a part of Rajasthan Around 1200 AD a part of Rajasthan came under Muslim rulers. The came under Muslim rulers. The principal centers of their powers were principal centers of their powers were Nagaur and Ajmer. Ranthanbhor was Nagaur and Ajmer. Ranthanbhor was also under their suzerainty. At the also under their suzerainty. At the beginning of the 13th century AD, the beginning of the 13th century AD, the most prominent and powerful state of most prominent and powerful state of Rajasthan was Mewar.   Rajasthan was Mewar.  

Medieval Period, 1201 - 1707Medieval Period, 1201 - 1707

Rajasthan had never been united politically until Rajasthan had never been united politically until its domination by Mughal Emperor - Akbar. Akbar its domination by Mughal Emperor - Akbar. Akbar created a unified province of Rajasthan. Mughal created a unified province of Rajasthan. Mughal power started to decline after 1707. The political power started to decline after 1707. The political disintegration of Rajasthan was caused by the disintegration of Rajasthan was caused by the dismemberment of the Mughal Empire. The dismemberment of the Mughal Empire. The Marathas penetrated Rajasthan upon the decline Marathas penetrated Rajasthan upon the decline of the Mughal Empire. In 1755 they occupied of the Mughal Empire. In 1755 they occupied Ajmer. The beginning of the 19th Century was Ajmer. The beginning of the 19th Century was marked by the onslaught of the Pindaris.   marked by the onslaught of the Pindaris.   In 1817-18 the British Government concluded In 1817-18 the British Government concluded treaties of alliance with almost all the states of treaties of alliance with almost all the states of Rajputana. Thus began the British rule over Rajputana. Thus began the British rule over Rajasthan, then called Rajputana.   Rajasthan, then called Rajputana.  

Modern Period, 1707 - 1947Modern Period, 1707 - 1947

Post IndependencePost Independence

The erstwhile Rajputana comprised 19 princely The erstwhile Rajputana comprised 19 princely states and two chiefships of Lava and Kushalgarh states and two chiefships of Lava and Kushalgarh and a British administered territory of Ajmer-and a British administered territory of Ajmer-Merwara. Rajasthan State was heterogeneous Merwara. Rajasthan State was heterogeneous conglomeration of separate political entities with conglomeration of separate political entities with different administrative systems prevailing in different administrative systems prevailing in different places. The present State of Rajasthan different places. The present State of Rajasthan was formed after a long process of integration was formed after a long process of integration which began on March 17, 1948 and ended on which began on March 17, 1948 and ended on November 1, 1956. Before integration it was November 1, 1956. Before integration it was called Rajputana; after integration it came to be called Rajputana; after integration it came to be known as Rajasthan. At present there are 32 known as Rajasthan. At present there are 32 districts (including the new district of Karauli), districts (including the new district of Karauli), 105 sub-divisions, 241 tehsils, 37889 inhabited 105 sub-divisions, 241 tehsils, 37889 inhabited villages and 222 towns in the State. villages and 222 towns in the State.

Geographic Profile of RajasthanGeographic Profile of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is located in the north western Rajasthan is located in the north western part of the subcontinent. It is bounded on part of the subcontinent. It is bounded on the west and northwest by Pakistan, on the the west and northwest by Pakistan, on the north and northeast by the states of Punjab, north and northeast by the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, on the east and Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, on the east and southeast by the states of Uttar Pradesh southeast by the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, and on the southwest and Madhya Pradesh, and on the southwest by the state of Gujarat. The Tropic of Cancer by the state of Gujarat. The Tropic of Cancer passes through its southern tip in the passes through its southern tip in the Banswara district. The state has an area of Banswara district. The state has an area of 132,140 square miles (342,239 square 132,140 square miles (342,239 square kilometers). The capital city is Jaipur.kilometers). The capital city is Jaipur.

Map of Rajasthan

Gazal(Chinkara)

Godawan Godawan

Khejri Tree

Rohida

ClimateClimate

In the west, Rajasthan is relatively dry and In the west, Rajasthan is relatively dry and infertile; this area includes some of the Thar infertile; this area includes some of the Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert. In Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert. In the southwestern part of the state, the land is the southwestern part of the state, the land is wetter, hilly, and more fertile. The climate varies wetter, hilly, and more fertile. The climate varies throughout Rajasthan. On average winter throughout Rajasthan. On average winter temperatures range from 8° to 28° C (46° to 82° temperatures range from 8° to 28° C (46° to 82° F) and summer temperatures range from 25° to F) and summer temperatures range from 25° to 46° C (77° to 115° F). Average rainfall also varies; 46° C (77° to 115° F). Average rainfall also varies; the western deserts accumulate about 100 mm the western deserts accumulate about 100 mm (about 4 in) annually, while the southeastern part (about 4 in) annually, while the southeastern part of the state receives 650 mm (26 in) annually, of the state receives 650 mm (26 in) annually, most of which falls from July through September most of which falls from July through September during the monsoon season.Generally dry with during the monsoon season.Generally dry with monsoon during July–August monsoon during July–August

People of RajasthanPeople of Rajasthan Brahmins : Brahmins : Their main occupation was worshipping and Their main occupation was worshipping and

performance of religious rites. performance of religious rites. Vaishya :Vaishya : These people generally took up business as their These people generally took up business as their

source of livelihood. These days they are settled in every source of livelihood. These days they are settled in every nook and corner of the country & world.nook and corner of the country & world.

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

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

Many tribes are also found in different parts of Rajasthan. Many tribes are also found in different parts of Rajasthan. These tribes have their own social systems and These tribes have their own social systems and customs.Some of the commonly known tribs are Meena, customs.Some of the commonly known tribs are Meena, Bhil, Garasia, Kanjar.Bhil, Garasia, Kanjar.

CultureCultureRajasthan is a vibrant, exotic state where tradition and royal glory meet in 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 is endowed with invincible forts, magnificent palace havelis, rich culture and 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 the most exotic locales for tourist world over. The state has not only survived in all its ethnicity but owes its charisma and color to its enduring traditional way of life. The Ghoomar dance from Udaipur and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a vital part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindar, Kachchhighori, Tejaji etc. are the examples of the traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relate heroic deeds and love stories; and religious or devotional songs known as bhajans and banis (often accompanied by musical instruments like dholak, sitar,sarangi etc.) are also sung.

Costumes Costumes

Both males and females dress in the customary dresses fully Both males and females dress in the customary dresses fully influenced by climate, economy, status and the profession, they influenced by climate, economy, status and the profession, they are engaged. The traditional dresses being Potia, Dhoti, Banda, are engaged. The traditional dresses being Potia, Dhoti, Banda, Angrakhi, Bugatari, Pachewara, Khol, Dhabla, amongst Hindus; Angrakhi, Bugatari, Pachewara, Khol, Dhabla, amongst Hindus; and Tilak, Burga, Achkan amongst Muslims which fast changing and Tilak, Burga, Achkan amongst Muslims which fast changing now with Bushirt, Salwar and Skirts, Saris and Pants now with Bushirt, Salwar and Skirts, Saris and Pants accordingly. Turbans the head dress of Rajasthan is a accordingly. Turbans the head dress of Rajasthan is a differential pattern of each geographical region designed to its differential pattern of each geographical region designed to its terrain and climatic influence. Clothes express ones personality terrain and climatic influence. Clothes express ones personality and tell and tell people which village and caste they belong.people which village and caste they belong.All  over  Rajasthan   the bandhni, tie-dye sari and turban reign All  over  Rajasthan   the bandhni, tie-dye sari and turban reign supreme.supreme.The common dress of the women constitutes (i) Sari or Odhani, The common dress of the women constitutes (i) Sari or Odhani, (ii) Kanchli or Kunchuki or Choli (iii) Ghaghra or Ghaghri or (ii) Kanchli or Kunchuki or Choli (iii) Ghaghra or Ghaghri or Lahanga Besides, the women of high status and ranks wear Lahanga Besides, the women of high status and ranks wear dupatta and patka. The use of chappals or sandals or jutees is dupatta and patka. The use of chappals or sandals or jutees is also common but ladies of high families use coloured sandals also common but ladies of high families use coloured sandals studded with gold threads and stars.Thus, it is concluded that studded with gold threads and stars.Thus, it is concluded that the costumes of women are very colourful and fascinating.the costumes of women are very colourful and fascinating.

OrnamentsOrnaments

Both men and women wear ornaments but with the Both men and women wear ornaments but with the passage of time, men are giving up their use. The passage of time, men are giving up their use. The ornaments of gold and silver are more prevalent in ornaments of gold and silver are more prevalent in Rajasthan. There are certain ornaments which are Rajasthan. There are certain ornaments which are used by men. used by men. In daily use the ladies wear normal ornaments of In daily use the ladies wear normal ornaments of neck, hand, nose and ear but on special occasions neck, hand, nose and ear but on special occasions and social functions women wear all the ornaments and social functions women wear all the ornaments of to look beautiful and attractive. For its exquisite of to look beautiful and attractive. For its exquisite designs and delicacy of art Rajasthan jewelry is a designs and delicacy of art Rajasthan jewelry is a rage not only for ladies in India but also for women rage not only for ladies in India but also for women of foreign countries.of foreign countries.

LanguageLanguage

The mother tongue of the majority of The mother tongue of the majority of people in Rajasthan is Rajasthani. people in Rajasthan is Rajasthani. Rajasthani and Hindi are the most Rajasthani and Hindi are the most widely used languages in Rajasthan. widely used languages in Rajasthan. Rajasthani is used as a medium of Rajasthani is used as a medium of instruction, along with Hindi and instruction, along with Hindi and English, in some schools. Some other English, in some schools. Some other languages used in Rajasthan are languages used in Rajasthan are Gujarati, BrajBhasha, Gujarati, BrajBhasha, Sindhi and Punjabi. Sindhi and Punjabi.

FoodsFoodsPopular Rajasthani dishesPopular Rajasthani dishes

Bail-Gatte Bail-Gatte Balusahi Balusahi Besan-Chakki Besan-Chakki Chaavadi Chaavadi Dal-Bati, ChurmaDal-Bati, Churma Dhungari Hui Chaach Dhungari Hui Chaach GhevarGhevar Googri Googri Jhajariya Jhajariya Laapasi Laapasi Nukhti Nukhti Panchkoota Panchkoota RaabdiRaabdi

Popular Rajasthani curriesPopular Rajasthani curries Beans ki sabji Beans ki sabji Gajar ki sabji Gajar ki sabji Guwar fali ki saag Guwar fali ki saag Karela ki sabji Karela ki sabji Keri ki sabji Keri ki sabji Khaddi Khaddi Kicha ki sabji Kicha ki sabji Kikoda ki sabji Kikoda ki sabji Makki ki raab Makki ki raab Matar ki sabji Matar ki sabji Moranga ki sabji Moranga ki sabji

The main religious festivals

Deepawali, Holi, Gangaur, Teej, Gogaji, Shri Devnarayan Jayanti,Makar Sankranti and Janmashtami, as the main religion is Hinduism.

Rajasthan's desert festival is celebrated with great zest and zeal. This festival is held once a year during winter. Dressed in brilliantly hued costumes, the people of the desert 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 a stellar role in this festival

Division & districtsDivision & districts

Ajmer Division: Ajmer, Bhilwara, Nagaur, Tonk.Ajmer Division: Ajmer, Bhilwara, Nagaur, Tonk. Bharatpur Division: Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Bharatpur Division: Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli,

Sawai Madhopur.Sawai Madhopur. Bikaner Division: Bikaner, Churu, Ganganagar, Bikaner Division: Bikaner, Churu, Ganganagar,

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

Dausa.Dausa. Jodhpur Division: Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jodhpur Division: Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore,

Jodhpur, Pali, Sirohi.Jodhpur, Pali, Sirohi. Kota Division: Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar, Kota.Kota Division: Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar, Kota. Udaipur Division: Banswara, Chittorgarh, Udaipur Division: Banswara, Chittorgarh,

Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, Udaipur, Rajsamand.Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, Udaipur, Rajsamand.

Area Area 342239 Sq.Km. 342239 Sq.Km.

DivisionDivision 77

District District 3333

Sub-divisionsSub-divisions 105105

TehsilsTehsils 241241

Cities & Towns Cities & Towns 222 222

Panchayat Samities Panchayat Samities 249 249

Village Panchayats Village Panchayats 9168 9168

Villages Villages 41353 41353

LiteracyLiteracy 61.03%61.03%

Administration Setup

Government Institutions Government Institutions

Hospitals Hospitals 127127

Dispensaries Dispensaries 199199

Educational Educational Institutions Institutions

119790 119790

Sale value of Sale value of minerals minerals

138866 lakhs 138866 lakhs

Small Scale IndustriesSmall Scale Industries 320000 320000

Population Population 5650718856507188

(i) Urban (i) Urban 13214375 13214375

(ii) Rural (ii) Rural 43292813 43292813

(iii) Sex Ratio(iii) Sex Ratio

(per 1000)(per 1000)921 921

(iv) Density (iv) Density

(Per sq.Km.) (Per sq.Km.) 165165

Population of Rajasthan consistsPopulation of Rajasthan consists

Hindus Hindus 88.8%88.8%

MuslimsMuslims 8.5%8.5%

SikhsSikhs 1.4%1.4%

JainsJains 1.2%1.2%

Governor of RajasthanGovernor 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, 1981

7 K.D. Sharma (acting) 8 August, 1981 6 March, 1982

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

9 Vasantrao Patil20 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

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

21Kailashpati 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

28Shivraj Patil (additional

charge)26 april, 2010 Incumbent

Name               Shri Shivraj V Patil

Father’s 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

Political SetupPolitical Setup

Parliament Parliament 25 25House of People 10House of People 10Legislation Legislation 200 200

Major Political partyMajor Political party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (National) 79Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (National) 79Communist Party of India Marxist (National)Communist Party of India Marxist (National)Bahujan Samaj Party (National) 6Bahujan Samaj Party (National) 6Indian National Congress (National) 96Indian National Congress (National) 96Indian National LokDal (State)Indian National LokDal (State)Janata Dal (United) (State)Janata Dal (United) (State)Lok Jan Shakti Party (State)Lok Jan Shakti Party (State)Rajasthan Samajik Nyaya Manch (State)Rajasthan Samajik Nyaya Manch (State)Independent 20Independent 20

Members of Council of States (Rajya Members of Council of States (Rajya Sabha)Sabha)

11 Shri Ashk Ali TakShri Ashk Ali Tak

22 Shri Ramdas AgarwalShri Ramdas Agarwal

33 Shri Anand Sharma Shri Anand Sharma

44 Shri V.P.Singh BadnoreShri V.P.Singh Badnore

55 Shri Narendra BudaniaShri Narendra Budania

66 Shri Ram JethmalaniShri Ram Jethmalani

77 Shri Om Prakash MathurShri Om Prakash Mathur

88 Dr. Gyan Prakash PilaniaDr. Gyan Prakash Pilania

99 Dr. Abhishek Manu Dr. Abhishek Manu SinghviSinghvi

1010 Dr. PrabhaThakurDr. PrabhaThakur

Members of Parliament (Lok Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha)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.) Girija Vyas,

9 Churu Shri Ram Singh Kaswan,

10 Dausa(ST) Dr. Kirodilal Meena,

11Ganganagar(SC)

Shri Bharat Ram Meghwal,

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

JodhpurSmt. 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

SikarShri Mahadeo Singh Khandela,

24

Tonk-Sawai Madhopur

Shri Namo Narain Meena,

25

Udaipur (ST) Shri Raghuvir Singh Meena,

Name Took Office Left Office Party

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

Congress

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

Congress

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

Congress

4 Tika Ram Paliwal 3 March 195231 October

1952Indian 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

7Mohan Lal Sukhadia

[2]11 April 1957 11 March 1962

Indian National Congress

8Mohan Lal Sukhadia

[3]12 March 1962 13 March 1967

Indian National Congress

9Mohan Lal Sukhadia

[4]26 April 1967 9 July 1971

Indian National Congress

10 Barkatullah Khan 9 July 1971 11 August 1973Indian National

Congress

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

Congress

Chief Ministers of RajasthanChief Ministers of Rajasthan

11

Hari Dev Joshi 11 August 1973 29 April 1977Indian National

Congress

12

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat

22 June 197716 February

1980Janata Party

13

Jagannath Pahadia 6 June 1980 13 July 1981Indian National

Congress

14

Shiv Charan Mathur 14 July 198123 February

1985Indian National

Congress

15

Hira Lal Devpura23 February

198510 March 1985

Indian National Congress

16

Hari Dev Joshi [2] 10 March 198520 January

1988Indian National

Congress

17

Shiv Charan Mathur [2]20 January

19884 December

1989Indian National

Congress

18

Hari Dev Joshi [3]4 December

19894 March 1990

Indian National Congress

19

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat [2]

4 March 199015 December

1992Bharatiya Janata

Party

20

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat [3]

4 December 1993

29 November 1998

Bharatiya Janata Party

21

Ashok Gehlot1 December

19988 December

2003Indian National

Congress

22

Vasundhara Raje Scindia8 December

200311 December

2008Bharatiya Janata

Party

23

Ashok Gehlot [2]12 December

2008Incumbent

Indian National Congress

Name - Sh. Ashok Gehlot

Father's Name

- Late Lachman Singh Gehlot

Date of Birth - 3 May, 1951

Place of Birth

- Mahamandir, Jodhpur

Marital Status

- Married

Date ofMarriage

- 27 November, 1977

Spouse’sName

- Smt Sunita Gehlot

No. ofChildren

- Son - One, Daughter - One

EducationalQualification

s-

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

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 carved temples and decorated havelis.

3. Heritage Hotels.4. Parks and Sancturies5. Wildlife & Adventure6. Palance on Wheels7. Royal Rajasthan On wheels8. Pushkar9. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti,Ajmer Dargah Sharif10.Janter Manter Jaipur11.Lakes

National Parks & SanctuariesNational Parks & Sanctuaries

Rajasthan is also noted for National Parks and Rajasthan is also noted for National Parks and WildlifeWildlife Sanctuaries. There are four national park  Sanctuaries. There are four national park and wildlife sanctuaries named the and wildlife sanctuaries named the KeoladeoKeoladeo National Park National Park of  of BharatpurBharatpur, , SariskaSariska Tiger Reserve Tiger Reserve of Alwar,  of Alwar, RanthamboreRanthambore National Park National Park of Sawai  of Sawai Madhopur, and Madhopur, and Desert National ParkDesert National Park of Jaisalmer. of Jaisalmer.Besides, it houses several small wildlife Besides, it houses several small wildlife sanctuaries and eco-tourism parks . Prominent sanctuaries and eco-tourism parks . Prominent among them are Mount Abu Sanctuary, Bhensrod among them are Mount Abu Sanctuary, Bhensrod Garh Sanctuary, Darrah Sanctuary, Jaisamand Garh Sanctuary, Darrah Sanctuary, Jaisamand Sanctuary,Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Sanctuary,Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Jawahar Sagar sanctuary and Sita Mata Wildlife Jawahar Sagar sanctuary and Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary.Sanctuary.

TransportationTransportation

RSRTCRSRTC (Bus Service)(Bus Service)

The Corporation has 48 depot spread over The Corporation has 48 depot spread over the State. The Corporation buses daily cover the State. The Corporation buses daily cover over 1.5 million kilometers catering to over 1.5 million kilometers catering to nearly 1 million passengers through its nearly 1 million passengers through its network of over 13000 services to all-network of over 13000 services to all-important places in Rajasthan and adjoining important places in Rajasthan and adjoining States of Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, States of Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.Pradesh and Maharashtra.

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

All the major city linked each other by All the major city linked each other by Mega Highway.Mega Highway.

National highways crossing Rajasthan: National highways crossing Rajasthan: Delhi-Ahmedabad, Agra-Bikaner, Delhi-Ahmedabad, Agra-Bikaner, Jaipur-Bhopal, Bhatinda-Kandla and Jaipur-Bhopal, Bhatinda-Kandla and Pali-Ambala & East - West Corridor.Pali-Ambala & East - West Corridor.

RailwayRailway

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

Jaipur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur and Jodhpur Jaipur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur and Jodhpur are the principal railway stations in Rajasthan.are the principal railway stations in Rajasthan.

North Western Railway is one of the sixteen North Western Railway is one of the sixteen railway zones in India.It is headquartered at railway zones in India.It is headquartered at Jaipur.Jaipur.

It comprises four divisions: Jodhpur and It comprises four divisions: Jodhpur and reorganized Bikaner division of the erstwhile reorganized Bikaner division of the erstwhile Northern Railway and reorganized Jaipur and Northern Railway and reorganized Jaipur and Ajmer divisions of the erstwhile Western RailwayAjmer divisions of the erstwhile Western Railway

Airports in RajasthanAirports in Rajasthan

AllAll chief cities are connected by airchief cities are connected by air Jaipur Sanganer AirportJaipur Sanganer Airport

International / DomesticInternational / Domestic Udaipur - Maharana Pratap AirportUdaipur - Maharana Pratap Airport

DomesticDomestic Jodhpur AirportJodhpur Airport

DomesticDomestic Jaisalmer AirportJaisalmer Airport

DomesticDomestic Kota AirportKota Airport

DomesticDomestic Bikaner - Nal (Bikaner) AirportBikaner - Nal (Bikaner) Airport

DomesticDomestic

MediaMedia

PrintPrintRajasthan’s frist news paper is Majhrul-surur (1849),this newspaper is Rajasthan’s frist news paper is Majhrul-surur (1849),this newspaper is published in two languages Urdu & hindi from bharatpur.published in two languages Urdu & hindi from bharatpur.

1879-19201879-1920Desh hiteshi, Paropkari, Anath rakshak, Dharm vartantDesh hiteshi, Paropkari, Anath rakshak, Dharm vartant

1920-19741920-1974Tarun Rajasthan, Rajasthan, MeeraTarun Rajasthan, Rajasthan, Meera

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

CurrentCurrentThe Hindustan times, Time of India, Indian Express, Statesman, Time The Hindustan times, Time of India, Indian Express, Statesman, Time (English Daily)(English Daily)Rastrduth, Rajasthan Patrika, Dainik Bhaskar, Jalte deep, Dainik Rastrduth, Rajasthan Patrika, Dainik Bhaskar, Jalte deep, Dainik navjyotik, Amar Rajasthan, Jai Rajasthan, Lokwarta Samacharnavjyotik, Amar Rajasthan, Jai Rajasthan, Lokwarta Samachar (Hindi (Hindi Daily) Daily)

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

Broadcast mediumRegional News Channel

Doordarshan Jaipur ETV RajasthanTV9 RajasthanSahara Samay

RadioAir, Gyan Vani, Radio Banasthali

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

Rivers, Canals & DamsRivers, Canals & Dams

Chambal,Ghaggar-Hakra, Sabarmati, Luni, Mahi, Chambal,Ghaggar-Hakra, Sabarmati, Luni, Mahi, Banas, Kali Sindh, Jawai, Ahar, Gambhir, West Banas, Kali Sindh, Jawai, Ahar, Gambhir, West Banas, Arvari, Bandi, Parbati, Mithari, Berach, Banas, Arvari, Bandi, Parbati, Mithari, Berach, Gomati, Sukri, SukaliGomati, Sukri, Sukali

Dams And Canals In Rajasthan: Agra Canal, Indira Dams And Canals In Rajasthan: Agra Canal, Indira Gandhi Canal, Jawai Dam, Kota Barrage, Gandhi Canal, Jawai Dam, Kota Barrage, Hemawas, Rana Pratap Sagar Dam, Ummed Hemawas, Rana Pratap Sagar Dam, Ummed Sagar Bandh.Sagar Bandh.

EconomyEconomy

Rajasthan's economy is primarily agricultural and pastoral.Wheat and barley are cultivated over large areas, as are pulses, sugarcane, and oilseeds. Cotton and tobacco are the state's cash crops.Rajasthan is among the largest producers of edible oils in India and the second largest producer of oilseeds.Rajasthan is also the biggest wool-producing state in India and the main 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 than Bhiwandi, Maharashtra and the bhilwara is the largest city in suiting's production and export.

Several prominent chemical and engineering companies are located in the town of Kota, in southern Rajasthan. Rajasthan is pre-eminent in quarrying and mining in India. The Taj Mahal was built from the white marble which was mined from a town called Makrana. The state is the second largest source of cement in India. It has rich salt deposits at Sambhar, copper mines at Khetri, Jhunjhunu and zinc mines at Dariba, Zawar mines at Zawarmala for zinc, Rampura Aghucha (opencast) near Bhilwara. Dimensional stone mining is also undertaken in Rajasthan. Jodhpur sandstone is mostly used in monuments, important buildings and residential buildings.This stone is termed as "chittar patthar".Rajasthan is now the preferred destination for IT companies and North India's largest integrated IT park is located in Jaipur and is named as Mahindra World City Jaipur covering nearly 3,000 acres (12 km2) of land. Some of the companies operating in Rajasthan include Infosys, Genpact, Wipro, Truworth, Deutsche Bank, NEI, MICO, Honda Siel Cars, Coca Cola and Procter & Gamble.

CropCrop Irrigated Area Irrigated Area (Hect.)(Hect.)

Production (m.tn)Production (m.tn)

(i) Food grains (i) Food grains 3820898 3820898 1608443516084435

(ii) Oil seeds(ii) Oil seeds 25754392575439 4229346 4229346

(iii) Cotton (iii) Cotton 353812 353812 146576 146576

(iv) Sugarcane (iv) Sugarcane 10035 10035 594056 594056

Gross area irrigated Gross area irrigated 8088455 Hect.8088455 Hect. in 2008-2009