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Why Bikaner Is India’s Next Big Thing

Swarajya StaffJun 17, 2025, 07:37 PM | Updated 07:37 PM IST
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Potash mining (created by AI)

Bikaner holds 95 per cent of India’s potash reserves and clay matching Ukrainian imports, yet remains underdeveloped due to policy delays and missing infrastructure like a dry port and cargo-ready airport.

India’s ambitious dream of Atmanirbhar Bharat, self-reliant and globally competitive, cannot be fulfilled without tapping into its untapped heartlands. One such land of opportunity is Bikaner in Rajasthan, a district often associated with history, heritage, and snacks, but rarely with industrial potential. Yet, lying quietly under its desert soil is a treasure trove of minerals, clay, and enterprise waiting to be harnessed.

But that’s not all.

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