<span style="color: #222222;">In Rajasthan, the total number of COVID-19 infected persons has gone up to 1,169 in the state after 38 new cases tested positive today. The maximum 18 new patients have reported in Jodhpur today. Five new persons have been tested positive in Jaipur, six in Tonk, Four in Kota, Two in Nagaur, one each in Jhunjhunu and Jhalawar. So far, 16 people have died in the state due to Corona infection.Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said that a large number of tests are being done to detect Corona positive patients. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Efforts are also being made to increase the capacity of Corona tests in the state from Four thousand to 10 thousand samples per day. The Chief Minister has expressed the hope that after the commencement of economic activities scheduled to start from April 20,  economy of the state will also improve gradually. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, procurement of Rabi crops has started at about 845 centres including the state's agricultural mandis, which brought widespread relief to farmers. The purchase of agricultural commodities has also started in Kota Division at the minimum support price. One thousand 137 agro-processing units have also been allowed to purchase agricultural commodities directly from farmers. </span><br />