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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Economy

Chilli Crop

The Handicrafts industry has in recent years eclipsed all other industries in the city.
By some estimates, the furniture export segment is a $200 million industry, directly or indirectly employing as many as 200,000 people.
Other items manufactured include textiles, metal utensils, bicycles, ink and sporting goods.
A flourishing cottage industry exists for the manufacture of such items as glass bangles, cutlery, carpets and marble products.
After handicrafts, tourism is the second largest industry of Jodhpur.
Crops grown in the district include wheat and the famous Mathania red chillies.
Gypsum and salt are mined.
The city serves as an important marketplace for wool and agricultural products.
The Indian Air Force, Indian Army and Border Security Force maintain training centres at Jodhpur.

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