Rajasthan is home to a population of 5.65 crore as per Census 2001. It accounts for roughly four per cent of the country's GDP.

The services sector accounts for 43 per cent of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). The share of the industrial sector is 29 per cent, while the agricultural sector accounts for 28 per cent.

Rajasthan is the leading producer of cement in the country, contributing to 16 per cent of the national cement output. The state ranks second in the production of oilseeds in the country; other principal crops cultivated here include wheat, corn and millets. It also spearheads the production of a variety of minerals such as zinc, feldspar and asbestos owing to the wide spectrum of mineral deposits found here.

Tradition and royal heritage melt into the backdrop of the 'Great Indian Desert', making it a much sought after tourist destination. Tourism is a flourishing industry, augmenting the share of the services sector in the state's GDP.

The monthly review of the Rajasthan economy gives an up-to-date sectoral analysis of the state. The review encompasses an analysis of current economic trends across a range of sectors. The sectors broadly covered in the review include:-

• Agriculture and allied sectors
• Infrastructure - Aviation, Roads
• Investments
• Power
• Telecommunication
• Consumer Price Index

The Monthly Review of the Rajasthan economy is part of the State Analysis Service.