Bikaner Industries consist of bhujia and namkeen, ceramic and woolen sectors. All of these industries contribute significantly towards the prosperity of Bikaner economy. In between the years 1967 to 1970, the Bikaner district association was created which played a major role in strengthening the industrial base of the city.
With a vast industrial plot Bikaner today boasts of 5270 Small Scale Industries within its premises. Each and every industry is vital for the economic growth of Bikaner. The bhujia and namkeen industry of Bikaner is one such significant sector which possesses a total of 425 centers in and around the place. Since the taste of the papad and bhujia of Bikaner is quite famous all over the world, hence a major portion of the production is also exported on a regular basis. Also, this industry of Bikaner offers ample employment opportunities to the local inhabitants of the place.
The ceramic industry of Bikaner is another revenue earning domain of the place. Being rich with gypsum deposits Bikaner has a total of 30 ceramic producing units. The basic raw materials used to manufacture various ceramic products in Bikaner include yellow ocher, fullers earth and white clay.
The woolen industry of Bikaner is known to be one of the oldest and most revenue generating economic activity. The local craftsmen who have an excellent mastery over the weaving techniques use various color of threads to give a vibrant look to the woolen products. The woolen mandi of Bikaner which is the exclusive one in the entire Asia region in terms of size has made the place a famous carpet-weaving destination of Rajasthan.
Today, indicating economic self-sufficiency and employment scopes, the Bikaner Industries continue to grow beyond leaps and bounds.
Last Updated on 19 December 2011
