In terms of industries, the granite industry features in a big way in the economy of the district. Jalore is called the Granite Capital of Rajasthan and it is famous for its high quality lakhaa granite. The Granite industry has developed radically after recession. In Western Rajasthan's Jalore district, Jodhpur district, Barmer district, Pali district and Sirohi district granite industry is developing very fast. Out of it Jalore is the front runner. The work of making tiles from this stone was firstly started here. In the Jalore district, around 70-80 mines are being used for the granite industry. The stone of each mine has a different colour here and is of strong texture. Most preferred stones are Jalore, Noon, Leta, Pijopura, Raniwara, Tawab, Khambi, Dhawla, Bhetala and Nabi. The stone of Pijopura mine is the most expensive and second most expensive is Gadh Siwana. There are some 400 cutting and polishing units in Jalore presently running. An average of 8 to 10 workers work in each unit. There are a number of other established industries that also contribute towards the economy of Jalore district. Handloom work is done at Leta, Jelatara, Degaon, Pur, Vodha, Vasandevda, Lalpura, Bhatip, Khara, Gundau. Bhinmal is famous for its Leather traditional footwear (Juti). Thus discussed above is the economy of Jalore district. Jalore has a wide potential in industrial sector that has to be exploited properly. |