Tonkटोंक
14.2 lakh people. Larger than Estonia, Mauritius, or Fiji. Governed as one cell of one state.
- Population
- 14,21,326 (14.2 lakh)
- Area
- 7,194 km²
- Headquarters
- Tonk
₹5,635 cr
of bankable business potential identified by the government in Tonk.
Source: NABARD PLP 2023-24
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NABARD's plan for Tonk · PLP 2023-24
₹5,635 crof bankable credit potential identified by the government
Crop production, maintenance & marketing
₹3,211 cr
MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
₹797 cr
Term loans for agriculture & allied activities
₹750 cr
Agriculture infrastructure
₹303 cr
Tonk district's NABARD credit plan for 2023-24 estimates about Rs 5,635 crore of lending potential. The economy is farm-led: agriculture (including farm credit, agri-infrastructure and agro-processing) makes up Rs 4,561 crore (81%), while small and medium businesses (MSME) account for Rs 797 crore (14%), with the rest in housing, education, export, renewable energy and social infrastructure.
The single biggest opportunity is regular crop lending at Rs 3,211 crore for kharif crops like jowar, bajra, moong and til and rabi crops like wheat, gram and mustard. Beyond that, farmers can borrow for farm machinery (Rs 254 cr), irrigation and water works (Rs 129 cr) and dairy (Rs 115 cr) — the district has about 11.48 lakh animals and 475 milk cooperatives. Tomato is a standout crop with good demand in Delhi, and a tomato processing unit is proposed. Food and agro-processing (Rs 127 cr) plus storage/warehousing (Rs 202 cr) point to cold stores, spice and oil mills, and dal units, backed by 7 farmer producer companies.
The plan flags clear gaps: no export-grade food processing unit runs today, groundwater is stressed and needs greenhouses and better water management, cattle breeds and productivity are low, and marketing links and cooperative coverage are thin — only 185 farm cooperatives for 236 panchayats. Closing these gaps is where new ventures can add value.
What the plan promotes
- Crop production dominates with Rs 3210.72 cr potential; kharif crops are jowar, bajra, moong, urad and til, rabi crops are wheat, gram and mustard, with 95% of produce (except wheat) marketable
- NABARD has promoted 07 Farmer Producer Companies (FPOs) in the district, plus krishak utpadan samitis for input (fertiliser/seed) sales; some farmers have started milk and tomato production
- Tomato has strong yield and good demand in nearby towns and Delhi; a tomato processing unit is proposed for the district
- Dairy is a large opportunity with about 11.48 lakh livestock and 475 milk cooperative societies (218 women societies, 46%); dairy term-loan potential Rs 114.85 cr, but Gir-breed cows need upgrading for higher productivity
- Farm mechanisation is the biggest agri term-loan line at Rs 253.72 cr, followed by water resources / irrigation at Rs 128.85 cr
- MSME potential of Rs 796.53 cr; small industries include oil mills, flour mills (atta chakki), namda, readymade garments, engineering goods and marble cutting, with the state offering 3-year licence exemption for new industrial units
Gaps the plan names
- No export-oriented food processing unit is currently operating in the district despite ample scope; food processing and packaging units are very few and need to be increased in number
- Groundwater levels are a concern; the district needs new irrigation methods, greenhouses and better water-resource management (58.99% of net irrigation is from wells)
- Livestock productivity is low; Gir-breed cows need upgrading to improved breeds to raise output
- Weak market and marketing access; entrepreneurs and farmers need awareness training through linkage agencies about processing opportunities so produce fetches fair prices
- Cooperative-institution gaps: only 185 agricultural cooperative societies against 236 gram panchayats, with uneven block-wise coverage, leaving room to form more societies
See the plan's recommendations
What the plan promotes
- Crop production dominates with Rs 3210.72 cr potential; kharif crops are jowar, bajra, moong, urad and til, rabi crops are wheat, gram and mustard, with 95% of produce (except wheat) marketable
- NABARD has promoted 07 Farmer Producer Companies (FPOs) in the district, plus krishak utpadan samitis for input (fertiliser/seed) sales; some farmers have started milk and tomato production
- Tomato has strong yield and good demand in nearby towns and Delhi; a tomato processing unit is proposed for the district
- Dairy is a large opportunity with about 11.48 lakh livestock and 475 milk cooperative societies (218 women societies, 46%); dairy term-loan potential Rs 114.85 cr, but Gir-breed cows need upgrading for higher productivity
- Farm mechanisation is the biggest agri term-loan line at Rs 253.72 cr, followed by water resources / irrigation at Rs 128.85 cr
- MSME potential of Rs 796.53 cr; small industries include oil mills, flour mills (atta chakki), namda, readymade garments, engineering goods and marble cutting, with the state offering 3-year licence exemption for new industrial units
Gaps the plan names
- No export-oriented food processing unit is currently operating in the district despite ample scope; food processing and packaging units are very few and need to be increased in number
- Groundwater levels are a concern; the district needs new irrigation methods, greenhouses and better water-resource management (58.99% of net irrigation is from wells)
- Livestock productivity is low; Gir-breed cows need upgrading to improved breeds to raise output
- Weak market and marketing access; entrepreneurs and farmers need awareness training through linkage agencies about processing opportunities so produce fetches fair prices
- Cooperative-institution gaps: only 185 agricultural cooperative societies against 236 gram panchayats, with uneven block-wise coverage, leaving room to form more societies
Value-chain gaps
Money this district loses today
Raw output sold cheap, value added elsewhere — each gap below is an opening for a local business.
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About Tonk
Tonk district is a district of the state of Rajasthan in western India. The city of Tonk is the administrative headquarters of the district. The district is bounded on the north by Jaipur district, on the east by Sawai Madhopur district, on the southeast by Kota district, on the south by Bundi district, on the southwest by Bhilwara district, and on the west by Ajmer district.
Source: Wikipedia — Tonk district
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