The role of natural resources is very important for the development of any economy. Agriculture is the lifeline of Rajasthan’s economy. The form of crops in any area depends on source of irrigation, means of transportation, population density and nature of soil. Crop production is done while keeping in mind the status or type of soil, rain and climate. Land is used as a primary source in an economy. The area that has fertile land and where water supply is in accurate amount, the yield of crops is good there, which will help in the increment of national income. Because if the crops of any state is better than the crops of any other states, than it can be bought from different states, and thus there comes no need to import it from the other country.

Most of the people of the state are dependent upon agriculture. Due to the yielding land, they do not go towards the city. They are dependent upon agriculture for their livelihood. Companies and factories can also be established in those states which have abundant water resources. Without water resources, it is even not possible to perform agriculture, which can weaken the state’s economy. Fertile land and water resources are essential requisites for the development of a state. Due to fertile land and availability of abundant water resources, states such as Punjab and Haryana are green and their economy is also strong. While in Rajasthan, most of the part being a desert, more than 50% of the land is infertile and water resources are also less. Due to this, economy of Rajasthan is weak and only a few crops are grown here. It is clear from the above discussion, that the economy of a state strengthens by the presence of fertile land and availability of water resources.