Published: 5 February 2026Rajasthan Finance DeptRajasthan
Rajasthan Leads India in Renewable Energy with 31,500+ MW Installed Capacity
As per the Rajasthan Economic Review 2025-26 data released alongside state budget preparations, Rajasthan leads India in renewable energy with an installed capacity exceeding 31,500 MW. The services sector contributes 47.7% to the state's GSVA, while agriculture contributes 25.7% though it employs over 60% of the population. The Gross State Domestic Product at current prices is estimated at ₹18.75 lakh crore.
The state's 'Viksit Rajasthan @2047' roadmap envisions a $1 trillion economy. Rajasthan has transitioned its Economic Review format from traditional departmental reporting to 13 thematic chapters focused on outcomes. The renewable energy dominance positions Rajasthan as a key beneficiary of the Union Budget's enhanced solar and green energy allocations.
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Q: Evaluate Rajasthan's leadership in installed renewable energy capacity and its implications for achieving the state's 'Viksit Rajasthan @2047' vision of a one trillion dollar economy.
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As per the Rajasthan Economic Review 2025-26, the state leads India with over 31,500 MW installed renewable capacity. Services contribute 47.7% of GSVA while agriculture contributes 25.7% yet employs 60% of population. GSDP stands at ₹18.75 lakh crore, underpinning the Viksit Rajasthan @2047 one trillion dollar vision.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rajasthan's installed renewable energy capacity and why does it lead India?
**Rajasthan** leads India in renewable energy with an installed capacity of over **31,500 MW**, driven by its vast solar irradiance in the **Thar Desert** and extensive wind corridors. This dominance positions the state as a key beneficiary of the Union Budget's enhanced **MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy)** allocations and solar park investments.
What is Rajasthan's GSDP and the target under Viksit Rajasthan 2047?
Rajasthan's **GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product)** at current prices is estimated at **₹18.75 lakh crore** as per the **Economic Review 2025-26**. The state's **'Viksit Rajasthan @2047'** roadmap envisions growing this to a **$1 trillion economy** by 2047, India's centenary of independence.
What is Rajasthan's sectoral contribution to GSVA as per Economic Review 2025-26?
As per **Rajasthan Economic Review 2025-26**: the **services sector** contributes **47.7%** to GSVA, **agriculture contributes 25.7%** while employing over **60% of the population**. This employment-productivity gap — agriculture employs the most but contributes least per worker — is a key challenge addressed in the state's development roadmap.
How has Rajasthan changed its Economic Review format in 2025-26?
**Rajasthan** transitioned its **Economic Review** format from traditional **departmental reporting** to **13 thematic chapters** focused on outcomes. This reform improves policy communication and accountability by grouping data around themes like employment, infrastructure, social welfare, and energy rather than by department/ministry.
How does Rajasthan benefit from the Union Budget 2026-27 solar and green energy allocations?
**Rajasthan**, as India's leader with **31,500+ MW** installed renewable capacity, benefits most from the **Union Budget's 30% increase in MNRE allocation (₹32,914 crore)**. New solar parks, green hydrogen corridors, and PM-KUSUM solar pump schemes channel disproportionate investments to Rajasthan due to its geography and existing energy infrastructure.
