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What percentage did agriculture and allied activities contribute to Rajasthan's total GSVA in 2023-24?
What was the actual rainfall in Rajasthan during the period from June 1 to September 30, 2023?
What was the CAGR of the GSVA of Agriculture and allied sector at constant prices from 2011-12 to 2023-24?
What is the expected total food grain production in Rajasthan for the year 2023-24?
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How much budget was allocated under the schematic budget for agriculture in 2023-24?
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How many hectares of irrigation potential were created in Rajasthan during the financial year 2023-24?
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How much financial assistance was disbursed under the 'Rajeev Gandhi Krishak Sathi Sahayata Yojana' in 2023-24?
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What is the total area provided with irrigation facilities in Rajasthan?
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Agriculture and Economic Contribution
- Agriculture and allied activities contribute 26.72% to Rajasthan's total Gross State Value Added (GSVA) in 2023-24 at current prices.
- The GSVA of the agriculture sector increased from ₹1.19 lakh crore in 2011-12 to ₹2.05 lakh crore in 2023-24, reflecting a CAGR of 4.61% at constant (2011-12) prices.
Growth at Current Prices
- When considering current prices, GSVA surged from ₹1.19 lakh crore in 2011-12 to ₹3.82 lakh crore in 2023-24, demonstrating a CAGR of 10.19%.
Rainfall Statistics
- Actual rainfall from June 1 to September 30, 2023, recorded at 499.60 mm, is 14.69% higher than the normal rainfall of 435.60 mm.
Food Grain Production
- Total food grain production for 2023-24 is estimated at 245.01 lakh tonnes, marking a 3.08% decrease from the previous year’s production of 252.80 lakh tonnes.
Horticulture Development
- There is significant potential for horticulture development which can catalyze agricultural diversification and enhance farmer livelihoods by increasing profits.
Budget Allocation
- For 2023-24, a budget estimate of ₹1,082.85 crore has been allocated for agricultural schemes, with ₹708.15 crore utilized by March 2024.
Financial Assistance Program
- Under the "Rajeev Gandhi Krishak Sathi Sahayata Yojana," financial assistance of ₹40.85 crore was dispensed to 2,718 farmers during the financial year 2023-24.
Irrigation Facilities
- Major, medium, and minor irrigation projects provide irrigation across 39.36 lakh hectares in the state.
- In 2023-24, an additional irrigation potential of 28,714 hectares has been created.
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Explore the significance of agriculture and allied activities in Rajasthan's economy, which contributes significantly to the state's Gross State Value Added (GSVA). This quiz covers diverse crops, organic farming, and the animal husbandry sector in the context of climatic variations and rainfall patterns in 2023-24.
