Infrastructure & Energy of Rajasthan
Master this topic with zero to advance depth.
Infrastructure & Energy of Rajasthan
[!IMPORTANT] Data Source: Rajasthan Economic Review 2023-24. Rajasthan is a pioneer in renewable energy and is rapidly expanding its physical infrastructure to support industrial growth.
1. Energy Sector Highlights (2023-24)
| Indicator | Value (March 2024) |
|---|---|
| Total Installed Capacity | 24,783.64 MW |
| Solar Power Rank | 1st in India |
| Total Electricity Consumers | 190.61 Lakh |
Generation Mix Power Plants:
- Thermal (Mainstay): Suratgarh (Modern Pilgrimage), Chhabra (Highest Capacity), Kota (1st Coal-based).
- Nuclear: RAPS Rawatbhata (built with Canadian collaboration).
- Solar: Bhadla (Largest in world), Nokh (Upcoming).
- Hydro: Mahi Bajaj Sagar (100% power to Rajasthan), Chambal Project (50:50 share).
2. Road Infrastructure
| Road Type | Length (km) |
|---|---|
| National Highways | 10,790 |
| State Highways | 17,376 |
| Major District Roads | 13,000+ |
| Rural Roads | 2,06,318 |
| Total Road Network | 3,17,121 km |
- Road Density: 92.66 km per 100 sq. km (National average is ~161 km).
- Villages Connected: 39,408 villages connected by roads.
3. Renewable Energy Targets
- Solar Policy 2019: Target of 30,000 MW capacity by 2024-25.
- Wind Potential: Jaisalmer (Wind City), Pratapgarh, Sikar.
- KUSUM Scheme: Rajasthan leads in Component-A (solar plants on fallow land).
4. Institutional Nodal Agencies
- RRECL: For Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind/Biomass).
- RVUNL: Generation of Power.
- Discoms: JVVNL (Jaipur), AVVNL (Ajmer), JDVVNL (Jodhpur).
ЁЯОУ
Course4All Editorial Board
Verified ExpertSubject Matter Experts
Comprising experienced educators and curriculum specialists dedicated to providing accurate, exam-aligned preparation material.
Pattern: 2026 Ready
Updated: Weekly
Found an issue or have a suggestion?
Help us improve! Report bugs or suggest new features on our Telegram group.